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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.99, 11,325.11 and 2,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.99, 11,325.11 and 2,283.89 is: 3,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.99 : 11,325.11 = 2,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.99/11,325.11 = 2,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.99x = 11,325.11 × 2,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.99x = 25,865,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,865,305.48/7,548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.33

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