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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.95, 11,342.96 and 2,297.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.95, 11,342.96 and 2,297.01 is: 3,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.95 : 11,342.96 = 2,297.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.95/11,342.96 = 2,297.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.95x = 11,342.96 × 2,297.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.95x = 26,054,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,881.06/7,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.52

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