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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.76, 11,323.14 and 2,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.76, 11,323.14 and 2,355.04 is: 3,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.76 : 11,323.14 = 2,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.76/11,323.14 = 2,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.76x = 11,323.14 × 2,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.76x = 26,666,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,447.63/7,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.56

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