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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.35, 11,324.65 and 2,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.35, 11,324.65 and 2,004.13 is: 3,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.35 : 11,324.65 = 2,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.35/11,324.65 = 2,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.35x = 11,324.65 × 2,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.35x = 22,696,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,053.74/7,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.96

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