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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.52, 11,332.88 and 2,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.52, 11,332.88 and 2,361.04 is: 3,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.52 : 11,332.88 = 2,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.52/11,332.88 = 2,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.52x = 11,332.88 × 2,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.52x = 26,757,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757,383.00/7,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.44

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