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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.57, 11,325.15 and 2,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.57, 11,325.15 and 2,354.49 is: 3,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.57 : 11,325.15 = 2,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.57/11,325.15 = 2,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.57x = 11,325.15 × 2,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.57x = 26,664,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,952.42/7,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.45

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