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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.28, 11,373.54 and 2,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.28, 11,373.54 and 2,035.20 is: 3,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.28 : 11,373.54 = 2,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.28/11,373.54 = 2,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.28x = 11,373.54 × 2,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.28x = 23,147,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,437.36/7,582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.83

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