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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.24, 11,345.39 and 2,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.24, 11,345.39 and 2,016.55 is: 3,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.24 : 11,345.39 = 2,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.24/11,345.39 = 2,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.24x = 11,345.39 × 2,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.24x = 22,878,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878,551.25/7,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.97

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