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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.18, 11,343.28 and 2,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.18, 11,343.28 and 2,015.24 is: 3,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.18 : 11,343.28 = 2,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.18/11,343.28 = 2,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.18x = 11,343.28 × 2,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.18x = 22,859,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,431.59/7,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.86

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