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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.49, 11,342.46 and 2,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.49, 11,342.46 and 2,296.24 is: 3,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.49 : 11,342.46 = 2,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.49/11,342.46 = 2,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.49x = 11,342.46 × 2,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.49x = 26,045,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,010.35/7,562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.97

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