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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.83, 11,344.78 and 2,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.83, 11,344.78 and 2,016.14 is: 3,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.83 : 11,344.78 = 2,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.83/11,344.78 = 2,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.83x = 11,344.78 × 2,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.83x = 22,872,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,698.15/7,562.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.36

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