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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.38, 11,323.35 and 2,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.38, 11,323.35 and 2,355.30 is: 3,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.38 : 11,323.35 = 2,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.38/11,323.35 = 2,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.38x = 11,323.35 × 2,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.38x = 26,669,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669,886.26/7,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.73

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