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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.50, 11,324.88 and 2,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.50, 11,324.88 and 2,355.38 is: 3,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.50 : 11,324.88 = 2,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.50/11,324.88 = 2,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.50x = 11,324.88 × 2,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.50x = 26,674,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674,395.85/7,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.27

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