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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.97, 11,320.46 and 2,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.97, 11,320.46 and 2,352.84 is: 3,529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.97 : 11,320.46 = 2,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.97/11,320.46 = 2,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.97x = 11,320.46 × 2,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.97x = 26,635,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635,231.11/7,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.26

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