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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.34, 11,401.97 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.34, 11,401.97 and 2,055.25 is: 3,082.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.34 : 11,401.97 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.34/11,401.97 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.34x = 11,401.97 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.34x = 23,433,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433,870.75/7,601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.86

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