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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.23, 11,324.10 and 2,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.23, 11,324.10 and 2,003.14 is: 3,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.23 : 11,324.10 = 2,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.23/11,324.10 = 2,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.23x = 11,324.10 × 2,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.23x = 22,683,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,757.67/7,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.78

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