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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.57, 11,324.37 and 2,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.57, 11,324.37 and 2,285.98 is: 3,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.57 : 11,324.37 = 2,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.57/11,324.37 = 2,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.57x = 11,324.37 × 2,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.57x = 25,887,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887,283.33/7,552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.61

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