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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.87, 11,324.45 and 2,551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.87, 11,324.45 and 2,551.91 is: 3,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.87 : 11,324.45 = 2,551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.87/11,324.45 = 2,551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.87x = 11,324.45 × 2,551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.87x = 28,898,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898,999.13/7,549.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.75

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