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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.28, 11,319.48 and 2,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.28, 11,319.48 and 2,282.70 is: 3,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.28 : 11,319.48 = 2,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.28/11,319.48 = 2,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.28x = 11,319.48 × 2,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.28x = 25,838,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838,977.00/7,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.71

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