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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.04, 11,319.16 and 2,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.04, 11,319.16 and 2,281.09 is: 3,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.04 : 11,319.16 = 2,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.04/11,319.16 = 2,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.04x = 11,319.16 × 2,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.04x = 25,819,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,972.73/7,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.66

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