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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.22, 11,323.25 and 2,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.22, 11,323.25 and 2,001.68 is: 3,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.22 : 11,323.25 = 2,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.22/11,323.25 = 2,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.22x = 11,323.25 × 2,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.22x = 22,665,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,523.06/7,548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.76

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