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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.46, 11,363.37 and 2,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.46, 11,363.37 and 2,309.94 is: 3,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.46 : 11,363.37 = 2,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.46/11,363.37 = 2,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.46x = 11,363.37 × 2,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.46x = 26,248,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,702.90/7,574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.42

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