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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.68, 11,330.72 and 2,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.68, 11,330.72 and 2,624 is: 3,935.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.68 : 11,330.72 = 2,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.68/11,330.72 = 2,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.68x = 11,330.72 × 2,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.68x = 29,731,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,731,809.28/7,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.03

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