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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.63, 11,329.01 and 2,286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.63, 11,329.01 and 2,286.93 is: 3,430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.63 : 11,329.01 = 2,286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.63/11,329.01 = 2,286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.63x = 11,329.01 × 2,286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.63x = 25,908,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908,652.84/7,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.87

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