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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.97, 11,324.93 and 2,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.97, 11,324.93 and 2,003.87 is: 3,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.97 : 11,324.93 = 2,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.97/11,324.93 = 2,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.97x = 11,324.93 × 2,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.97x = 22,693,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,620.84/7,549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.79

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