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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.38, 11,343.57 and 2,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.38, 11,343.57 and 2,090.38 is: 3,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.38 : 11,343.57 = 2,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.38/11,343.57 = 2,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.38x = 11,343.57 × 2,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.38x = 23,712,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712,304.69/7,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.56

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