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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.17, 11,327.97 and 2,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.17, 11,327.97 and 2,005.53 is: 3,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.17 : 11,327.97 = 2,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.17/11,327.97 = 2,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.17x = 11,327.97 × 2,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.17x = 22,718,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718,583.67/7,552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.22

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