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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.66, 11,324.49 and 2,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.66, 11,324.49 and 2,355.94 is: 3,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.66 : 11,324.49 = 2,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.66/11,324.49 = 2,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.66x = 11,324.49 × 2,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.66x = 26,679,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679,818.97/7,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.91

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