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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.65, 11,322.86 and 2,352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.65, 11,322.86 and 2,352.69 is: 3,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.65 : 11,322.86 = 2,352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.65/11,322.86 = 2,352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.65x = 11,322.86 × 2,352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.65x = 26,639,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639,167.73/7,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.53

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