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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.87, 11,326.87 and 2,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.87, 11,326.87 and 2,004.09 is: 3,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.87 : 11,326.87 = 2,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.87/11,326.87 = 2,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.87x = 11,326.87 × 2,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.87x = 22,700,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,111.88/7,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.29

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