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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.31, 11,320.44 and 2,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.31, 11,320.44 and 2,281.96 is: 3,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.31 : 11,320.44 = 2,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.31/11,320.44 = 2,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.31x = 11,320.44 × 2,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.31x = 25,832,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832,791.26/7,548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.33

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