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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.83, 11,317.50 and 1,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.83, 11,317.50 and 1,999.52 is: 2,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.83 : 11,317.50 = 1,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.83/11,317.50 = 1,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.83x = 11,317.50 × 1,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.83x = 22,629,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,511.01/7,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.94

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