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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.66, 11,325.04 and 2,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.66, 11,325.04 and 2,002.88 is: 3,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.66 : 11,325.04 = 2,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.66/11,325.04 = 2,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.66x = 11,325.04 × 2,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.66x = 22,682,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,661.35/7,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.46

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