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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.03, 11,320.60 and 2,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.03, 11,320.60 and 2,283.45 is: 3,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.03 : 11,320.60 = 2,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.03/11,320.60 = 2,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.03x = 11,320.60 × 2,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.03x = 25,850,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850,024.07/7,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.83

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