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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.64, 11,335.36 and 2,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.64, 11,335.36 and 2,011.32 is: 3,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.64 : 11,335.36 = 2,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.64/11,335.36 = 2,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.64x = 11,335.36 × 2,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.64x = 22,799,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,036.28/7,557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.69

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