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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.66, 11,334.71 and 2,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.66, 11,334.71 and 2,626.70 is: 3,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.66 : 11,334.71 = 2,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.66/11,334.71 = 2,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.66x = 11,334.71 × 2,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.66x = 29,772,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,917.66/7,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.48

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