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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.57, 11,327.43 and 2,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.57, 11,327.43 and 2,288.01 is: 3,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.57 : 11,327.43 = 2,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.57/11,327.43 = 2,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.57x = 11,327.43 × 2,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.57x = 25,917,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917,273.11/7,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.67

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