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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.62, 11,368.17 and 2,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.62, 11,368.17 and 2,033.55 is: 3,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.62 : 11,368.17 = 2,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.62/11,368.17 = 2,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.62x = 11,368.17 × 2,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.62x = 23,117,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117,742.10/7,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.99

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