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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.62, 11,330.89 and 2,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.62, 11,330.89 and 2,008.42 is: 3,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.62 : 11,330.89 = 2,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.62/11,330.89 = 2,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.62x = 11,330.89 × 2,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.62x = 22,757,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,152.75/7,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.35

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