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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.53, 11,361.63 and 2,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.53, 11,361.63 and 2,027.88 is: 3,041.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.53 : 11,361.63 = 2,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.53/11,361.63 = 2,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.53x = 11,361.63 × 2,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.53x = 23,039,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,955.30/7,574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.77

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