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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.58, 11,321.44 and 2,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.58, 11,321.44 and 2,284.02 is: 3,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.58 : 11,321.44 = 2,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.58/11,321.44 = 2,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.58x = 11,321.44 × 2,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.58x = 25,858,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858,395.39/7,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.69

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