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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.24, 11,313.40 and 2,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.24, 11,313.40 and 2,864.44 is: 4,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.24 : 11,313.40 = 2,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.24/11,313.40 = 2,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.24x = 11,313.40 × 2,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.24x = 32,406,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,555.50/7,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.69

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