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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.72, 11,333.99 and 2,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.72, 11,333.99 and 2,362 is: 3,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.72 : 11,333.99 = 2,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.72/11,333.99 = 2,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.72x = 11,333.99 × 2,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.72x = 26,770,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770,872.57/7,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.13

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