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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.01, 11,313.52 and 1,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.01, 11,313.52 and 1,995.28 is: 2,993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.01 : 11,313.52 = 1,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.01/11,313.52 = 1,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.01x = 11,313.52 × 1,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.01x = 22,573,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,681.78/7,542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.06

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