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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.53, 11,337.85 and 2,294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.53, 11,337.85 and 2,294.95 is: 3,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.53 : 11,337.85 = 2,294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.53/11,337.85 = 2,294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.53x = 11,337.85 × 2,294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.53x = 26,019,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019,798.86/7,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.08

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