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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.39, 11,317.91 and 2,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.39, 11,317.91 and 2,281.18 is: 3,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.39 : 11,317.91 = 2,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.39/11,317.91 = 2,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.39x = 11,317.91 × 2,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.39x = 25,818,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,121.94/7,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.26

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