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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.83, 11,337.35 and 2,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.83, 11,337.35 and 2,012.58 is: 3,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.83 : 11,337.35 = 2,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.83/11,337.35 = 2,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.83x = 11,337.35 × 2,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.83x = 22,817,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,313.80/7,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.63

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