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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.73, 11,324.78 and 2,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.73, 11,324.78 and 2,004.36 is: 3,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.73 : 11,324.78 = 2,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.73/11,324.78 = 2,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.73x = 11,324.78 × 2,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.73x = 22,698,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698,891.07/7,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.18

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