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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.52, 11,372.01 and 2,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.52, 11,372.01 and 2,034.82 is: 3,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.52 : 11,372.01 = 2,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.52/11,372.01 = 2,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.52x = 11,372.01 × 2,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.52x = 23,139,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139,993.39/7,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.16

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