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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,547.73, 11,323.19 and 2,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,547.73, 11,323.19 and 2,283.13 is: 3,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,547.73 : 11,323.19 = 2,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,547.73/11,323.19 = 2,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,547.73x = 11,323.19 × 2,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,547.73x = 25,852,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,314.78/7,547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.18

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