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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.40, 11,329.98 and 2,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.40, 11,329.98 and 2,357.44 is: 3,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.40 : 11,329.98 = 2,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.40/11,329.98 = 2,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.40x = 11,329.98 × 2,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.40x = 26,709,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,709,748.05/7,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.65

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