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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.52, 11,332.02 and 2,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.52, 11,332.02 and 2,360 is: 3,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.52 : 11,332.02 = 2,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.52/11,332.02 = 2,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.52x = 11,332.02 × 2,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.52x = 26,743,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743,567.20/7,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.61

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