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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.13, 11,341.69 and 2,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.13, 11,341.69 and 2,089.13 is: 3,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.13 : 11,341.69 = 2,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.13/11,341.69 = 2,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.13x = 11,341.69 × 2,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.13x = 23,694,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694,202.90/7,561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.69

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