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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,547.85, 11,323.35 and 2,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,547.85, 11,323.35 and 2,283.24 is: 3,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,547.85 : 11,323.35 = 2,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,547.85/11,323.35 = 2,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,547.85x = 11,323.35 × 2,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,547.85x = 25,853,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,853,925.65/7,547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.34

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