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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.52, 11,342.26 and 2,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.52, 11,342.26 and 2,014.88 is: 3,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.52 : 11,342.26 = 2,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.52/11,342.26 = 2,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.52x = 11,342.26 × 2,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.52x = 22,853,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853,231.08/7,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.31

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