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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.50, 11,325.83 and 2,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.50, 11,325.83 and 2,284.81 is: 3,427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.50 : 11,325.83 = 2,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.50/11,325.83 = 2,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.50x = 11,325.83 × 2,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.50x = 25,877,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877,329.90/7,549.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.69

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