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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.18, 11,361.98 and 2,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.18, 11,361.98 and 2,029.09 is: 3,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.18 : 11,361.98 = 2,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.18/11,361.98 = 2,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.18x = 11,361.98 × 2,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.18x = 23,054,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,452.00/7,575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.42

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