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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.65, 11,320.04 and 2,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.65, 11,320.04 and 2,283.08 is: 3,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.65 : 11,320.04 = 2,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.65/11,320.04 = 2,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.65x = 11,320.04 × 2,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.65x = 25,844,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,506.03/7,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.27

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