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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.49, 11,364.32 and 2,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.49, 11,364.32 and 2,029.02 is: 3,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.49 : 11,364.32 = 2,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.49/11,364.32 = 2,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.49x = 11,364.32 × 2,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.49x = 23,058,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,432.57/7,575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.82

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