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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.23, 11,322.60 and 2,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.23, 11,322.60 and 2,002.14 is: 3,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.23 : 11,322.60 = 2,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.23/11,322.60 = 2,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.23x = 11,322.60 × 2,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.23x = 22,669,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,395.41/7,548.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.27

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