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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.62, 11,325.78 and 2,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.62, 11,325.78 and 2,286.44 is: 3,429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.62 : 11,325.78 = 2,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.62/11,325.78 = 2,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.62x = 11,325.78 × 2,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.62x = 25,895,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895,716.42/7,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.16

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