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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.35, 11,325.60 and 2,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.35, 11,325.60 and 2,284.74 is: 3,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.35 : 11,325.60 = 2,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.35/11,325.60 = 2,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.35x = 11,325.60 × 2,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.35x = 25,876,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,876,051.34/7,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.59

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