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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.61, 11,333.42 and 2,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.61, 11,333.42 and 2,361.49 is: 3,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.61 : 11,333.42 = 2,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.61/11,333.42 = 2,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.61x = 11,333.42 × 2,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.61x = 26,763,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763,758.00/7,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.24

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