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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.44, 11,324.17 and 2,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.44, 11,324.17 and 2,003.23 is: 3,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.44 : 11,324.17 = 2,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.44/11,324.17 = 2,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.44x = 11,324.17 × 2,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.44x = 22,684,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,933.73/7,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.85

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