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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.61, 11,363.34 and 2,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.61, 11,363.34 and 2,028.79 is: 3,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.61 : 11,363.34 = 2,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.61/11,363.34 = 2,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.61x = 11,363.34 × 2,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.61x = 23,053,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,830.56/7,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.16

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