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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.17, 11,337.24 and 2,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.17, 11,337.24 and 2,011.52 is: 3,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.17 : 11,337.24 = 2,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.17/11,337.24 = 2,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.17x = 11,337.24 × 2,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.17x = 22,805,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,028.32/7,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.27

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