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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.07, 11,321.59 and 2,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.07, 11,321.59 and 2,283.27 is: 3,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.07 : 11,321.59 = 2,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.07/11,321.59 = 2,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.07x = 11,321.59 × 2,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.07x = 25,850,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850,246.80/7,548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.75

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