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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.59, 11,337.87 and 2,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.59, 11,337.87 and 2,011.94 is: 3,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.59 : 11,337.87 = 2,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.59/11,337.87 = 2,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.59x = 11,337.87 × 2,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.59x = 22,811,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,057.48/7,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.90

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