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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.68, 11,327.04 and 2,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.68, 11,327.04 and 2,622.24 is: 3,931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.68 : 11,327.04 = 2,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.68/11,327.04 = 2,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.68x = 11,327.04 × 2,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.68x = 29,702,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702,217.37/7,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.11

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