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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.73, 11,321.69 and 2,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.73, 11,321.69 and 2,282.13 is: 3,423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.73 : 11,321.69 = 2,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.73/11,321.69 = 2,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.73x = 11,321.69 × 2,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.73x = 25,837,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,556.99/7,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.68

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