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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.54, 11,327.58 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.54, 11,327.58 and 2,005.08 is: 3,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.54 : 11,327.58 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.54/11,327.58 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.54x = 11,327.58 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.54x = 22,712,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,704.11/7,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.69

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