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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.72, 11,323.64 and 2,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.72, 11,323.64 and 2,001.94 is: 3,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.72 : 11,323.64 = 2,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.72/11,323.64 = 2,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.72x = 11,323.64 × 2,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.72x = 22,669,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,209.54/7,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.05

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