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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.28, 11,347.40 and 2,298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.28, 11,347.40 and 2,298.51 is: 3,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.28 : 11,347.40 = 2,298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.28/11,347.40 = 2,298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.28x = 11,347.40 × 2,298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.28x = 26,082,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,154.68/7,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.52

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