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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.56, 11,326.46 and 2,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.56, 11,326.46 and 2,005.34 is: 3,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.56 : 11,326.46 = 2,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.56/11,326.46 = 2,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.56x = 11,326.46 × 2,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.56x = 22,713,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,713,394.79/7,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.78

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