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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.83, 11,340.34 and 2,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.83, 11,340.34 and 2,014.58 is: 3,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.83 : 11,340.34 = 2,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.83/11,340.34 = 2,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.83x = 11,340.34 × 2,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.83x = 22,846,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846,022.16/7,560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.63

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