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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.55, 11,348.41 and 2,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.55, 11,348.41 and 2,301.42 is: 3,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.55 : 11,348.41 = 2,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.55/11,348.41 = 2,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.55x = 11,348.41 × 2,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.55x = 26,117,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117,451.99/7,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.16

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