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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.97, 11,331.89 and 2,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.97, 11,331.89 and 2,007.42 is: 3,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.97 : 11,331.89 = 2,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.97/11,331.89 = 2,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.97x = 11,331.89 × 2,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.97x = 22,747,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,852.59/7,553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.38

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