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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.01, 11,281.94 and 2,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.01, 11,281.94 and 2,255 is: 3,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.01 : 11,281.94 = 2,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.01/11,281.94 = 2,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.01x = 11,281.94 × 2,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.01x = 25,440,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440,763.43/7,520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.08

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