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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.38, 11,329.13 and 2,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.38, 11,329.13 and 2,005.59 is: 3,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.38 : 11,329.13 = 2,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.38/11,329.13 = 2,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.38x = 11,329.13 × 2,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.38x = 22,721,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,579.81/7,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.53

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