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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.48, 11,336.18 and 2,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.48, 11,336.18 and 2,011.38 is: 3,017.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.48 : 11,336.18 = 2,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.48/11,336.18 = 2,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.48x = 11,336.18 × 2,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.48x = 22,801,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,365.73/7,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.06

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