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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.83, 11,332.85 and 2,009.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.83, 11,332.85 and 2,009.58 is: 3,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.83 : 11,332.85 = 2,009.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.83/11,332.85 = 2,009.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.83x = 11,332.85 × 2,009.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.83x = 22,774,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,258.66/7,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.13

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