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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.20, 11,325.42 and 2,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.20, 11,325.42 and 2,284.38 is: 3,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.20 : 11,325.42 = 2,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.20/11,325.42 = 2,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.20x = 11,325.42 × 2,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.20x = 25,871,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871,562.94/7,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.06

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