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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.96, 11,326.44 and 2,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.96, 11,326.44 and 2,935.04 is: 4,402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.96 : 11,326.44 = 2,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.96/11,326.44 = 2,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.96x = 11,326.44 × 2,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.96x = 33,243,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,554.46/7,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.56

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