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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.63, 11,327.51 and 2,285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.63, 11,327.51 and 2,285.93 is: 3,429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.63 : 11,327.51 = 2,285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.63/11,327.51 = 2,285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.63x = 11,327.51 × 2,285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.63x = 25,893,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,928.97/7,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.37

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