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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.35, 11,323.62 and 2,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.35, 11,323.62 and 2,002.89 is: 3,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.35 : 11,323.62 = 2,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.35/11,323.62 = 2,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.35x = 11,323.62 × 2,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.35x = 22,679,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,965.26/7,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.23

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