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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.52, 11,329.88 and 2,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.52, 11,329.88 and 2,359.04 is: 3,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.52 : 11,329.88 = 2,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.52/11,329.88 = 2,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.52x = 11,329.88 × 2,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.52x = 26,727,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727,640.12/7,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.44

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