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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.81, 11,327.52 and 2,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.81, 11,327.52 and 2,871.22 is: 4,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.81 : 11,327.52 = 2,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.81/11,327.52 = 2,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.81x = 11,327.52 × 2,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.81x = 32,523,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523,763.18/7,550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.32

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