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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.38, 11,334.60 and 2,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.38, 11,334.60 and 2,290.74 is: 3,436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.38 : 11,334.60 = 2,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.38/11,334.60 = 2,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.38x = 11,334.60 × 2,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.38x = 25,964,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964,621.60/7,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.57

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