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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.44, 11,331.62 and 2,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.44, 11,331.62 and 2,625.30 is: 3,937.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.44 : 11,331.62 = 2,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.44/11,331.62 = 2,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.44x = 11,331.62 × 2,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.44x = 29,748,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,748,901.99/7,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.41

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