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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.85, 11,371.21 and 2,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.85, 11,371.21 and 2,033.89 is: 3,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.85 : 11,371.21 = 2,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.85/11,371.21 = 2,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.85x = 11,371.21 × 2,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.85x = 23,127,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,790.31/7,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.42

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