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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.99, 11,341.71 and 2,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.99, 11,341.71 and 2,295.74 is: 3,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.99 : 11,341.71 = 2,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.99/11,341.71 = 2,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.99x = 11,341.71 × 2,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.99x = 26,037,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,617.32/7,561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.22

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