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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.21, 11,365.03 and 2,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.21, 11,365.03 and 2,031.13 is: 3,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.21 : 11,365.03 = 2,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.21/11,365.03 = 2,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.21x = 11,365.03 × 2,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.21x = 23,083,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,794.78/7,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.48

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