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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.83, 11,305.17 and 2,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.83, 11,305.17 and 2,271.83 is: 3,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.83 : 11,305.17 = 2,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.83/11,305.17 = 2,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.83x = 11,305.17 × 2,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.83x = 25,683,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683,367.84/7,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.72

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