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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.62, 11,333.41 and 2,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.62, 11,333.41 and 2,008.96 is: 3,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.62 : 11,333.41 = 2,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.62/11,333.41 = 2,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.62x = 11,333.41 × 2,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.62x = 22,768,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,409.05/7,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.44

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