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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.78, 11,319.63 and 2,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.78, 11,319.63 and 2,352.50 is: 3,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.78 : 11,319.63 = 2,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.78/11,319.63 = 2,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.78x = 11,319.63 × 2,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.78x = 26,629,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,629,429.58/7,546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.58

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