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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.77, 11,325.15 and 2,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.77, 11,325.15 and 2,003.04 is: 3,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.77 : 11,325.15 = 2,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.77/11,325.15 = 2,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.77x = 11,325.15 × 2,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.77x = 22,684,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,728.46/7,549.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.69

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