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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.19, 11,324.34 and 2,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.19, 11,324.34 and 2,002.41 is: 3,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.19 : 11,324.34 = 2,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.19/11,324.34 = 2,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.19x = 11,324.34 × 2,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.19x = 22,675,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,964.15/7,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.76

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