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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.70, 11,329.09 and 2,872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.70, 11,329.09 and 2,872.23 is: 4,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.70 : 11,329.09 = 2,872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.70/11,329.09 = 2,872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.70x = 11,329.09 × 2,872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.70x = 32,539,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,752.17/7,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.22

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