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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.10, 11,320.68 and 2,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.10, 11,320.68 and 2,283.51 is: 3,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.10 : 11,320.68 = 2,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.10/11,320.68 = 2,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.10x = 11,320.68 × 2,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.10x = 25,850,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850,885.99/7,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.91

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