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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.23, 11,328.29 and 2,873.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.23, 11,328.29 and 2,873.17 is: 4,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.23 : 11,328.29 = 2,873.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.23/11,328.29 = 2,873.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.23x = 11,328.29 × 2,873.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.23x = 32,548,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,125.67/7,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.45

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