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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.10, 11,326.73 and 2,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.10, 11,326.73 and 2,285.49 is: 3,428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.10 : 11,326.73 = 2,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.10/11,326.73 = 2,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.10x = 11,326.73 × 2,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.10x = 25,887,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887,116.72/7,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.71

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