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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.94, 11,321.03 and 2,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.94, 11,321.03 and 2,352.82 is: 3,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.94 : 11,321.03 = 2,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.94/11,321.03 = 2,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.94x = 11,321.03 × 2,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.94x = 26,636,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,636,289.20/7,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.42

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