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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.58, 11,320.54 and 2,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.58, 11,320.54 and 2,283.12 is: 3,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.58 : 11,320.54 = 2,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.58/11,320.54 = 2,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.58x = 11,320.54 × 2,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.58x = 25,846,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846,151.28/7,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.98

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