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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.35, 11,327.10 and 2,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.35, 11,327.10 and 2,285.74 is: 3,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.35 : 11,327.10 = 2,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.35/11,327.10 = 2,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.35x = 11,327.10 × 2,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.35x = 25,890,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,890,805.55/7,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.09

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