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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.12, 11,348.48 and 2,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.12, 11,348.48 and 2,300.12 is: 3,450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.12 : 11,348.48 = 2,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.12/11,348.48 = 2,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.12x = 11,348.48 × 2,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.12x = 26,102,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,814.83/7,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.42

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