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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.66, 11,336.72 and 2,011.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.66, 11,336.72 and 2,011.59 is: 3,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.66 : 11,336.72 = 2,011.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.66/11,336.72 = 2,011.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.66x = 11,336.72 × 2,011.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.66x = 22,804,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,822.53/7,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.44

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