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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.85, 11,325.39 and 2,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.85, 11,325.39 and 2,004.62 is: 3,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.85 : 11,325.39 = 2,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.85/11,325.39 = 2,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.85x = 11,325.39 × 2,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.85x = 22,703,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,103.30/7,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.70

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