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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.29, 11,326.98 and 2,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.29, 11,326.98 and 2,287.70 is: 3,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.29 : 11,326.98 = 2,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.29/11,326.98 = 2,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.29x = 11,326.98 × 2,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.29x = 25,912,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912,732.15/7,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.20

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