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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.23, 11,325.53 and 2,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.23, 11,325.53 and 2,004.86 is: 3,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.23 : 11,325.53 = 2,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.23/11,325.53 = 2,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.23x = 11,325.53 × 2,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.23x = 22,706,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706,045.45/7,551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.93

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