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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.96, 11,373.12 and 2,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.96, 11,373.12 and 2,035.31 is: 3,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.96 : 11,373.12 = 2,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.96/11,373.12 = 2,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.96x = 11,373.12 × 2,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.96x = 23,147,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,768.00/7,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.01

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