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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.29, 11,325.48 and 2,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.29, 11,325.48 and 2,286.70 is: 3,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.29 : 11,325.48 = 2,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.29/11,325.48 = 2,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.29x = 11,325.48 × 2,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.29x = 25,897,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897,975.12/7,553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.70

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