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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,564.68, 11,348.46 and 2,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,564.68, 11,348.46 and 2,299.32 is: 3,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,564.68 : 11,348.46 = 2,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,564.68/11,348.46 = 2,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,564.68x = 11,348.46 × 2,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,564.68x = 26,093,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093,741.05/7,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.42

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