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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.49, 11,343.96 and 2,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.49, 11,343.96 and 2,297.24 is: 3,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.49 : 11,343.96 = 2,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.49/11,343.96 = 2,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.49x = 11,343.96 × 2,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.49x = 26,059,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,798.67/7,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.47

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