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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.33, 11,315.25 and 1,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.33, 11,315.25 and 1,998.02 is: 2,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.33 : 11,315.25 = 1,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.33/11,315.25 = 1,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.33x = 11,315.25 × 1,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.33x = 22,608,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,039.23/7,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.69

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