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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.63, 11,330.51 and 2,287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.63, 11,330.51 and 2,287.93 is: 3,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.63 : 11,330.51 = 2,287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.63/11,330.51 = 2,287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.63x = 11,330.51 × 2,287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.63x = 25,923,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923,413.74/7,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.37

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