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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.18, 11,373.84 and 2,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.18, 11,373.84 and 2,036.93 is: 3,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.18 : 11,373.84 = 2,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.18/11,373.84 = 2,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.18x = 11,373.84 × 2,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.18x = 23,167,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,659.04/7,583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.14

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