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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.37, 11,309.55 and 1,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.37, 11,309.55 and 1,994.12 is: 2,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.37 : 11,309.55 = 1,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.37/11,309.55 = 1,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.37x = 11,309.55 × 1,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.37x = 22,552,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,599.85/7,540.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.91

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