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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.07, 11,323.62 and 2,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.07, 11,323.62 and 2,285.48 is: 3,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.07 : 11,323.62 = 2,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.07/11,323.62 = 2,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.07x = 11,323.62 × 2,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.07x = 25,879,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,879,907.04/7,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.86

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