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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.60, 11,327.52 and 2,285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.60, 11,327.52 and 2,285.19 is: 3,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.60 : 11,327.52 = 2,285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.60/11,327.52 = 2,285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.60x = 11,327.52 × 2,285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.60x = 25,885,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,535.43/7,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.28

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