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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.58, 11,342.94 and 2,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.58, 11,342.94 and 2,016.36 is: 3,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.58 : 11,342.94 = 2,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.58/11,342.94 = 2,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.58x = 11,342.94 × 2,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.58x = 22,871,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871,450.50/7,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.29

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