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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.42, 11,343.60 and 2,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.42, 11,343.60 and 2,015.76 is: 3,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.42 : 11,343.60 = 2,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.42/11,343.60 = 2,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.42x = 11,343.60 × 2,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.42x = 22,865,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865,975.14/7,562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.63

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