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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.98, 11,332.71 and 2,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.98, 11,332.71 and 2,009.41 is: 3,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.98 : 11,332.71 = 2,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.98/11,332.71 = 2,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.98x = 11,332.71 × 2,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.98x = 22,772,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,032.47/7,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.77

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