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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.76, 11,335.80 and 2,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.76, 11,335.80 and 2,362.04 is: 3,543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.76 : 11,335.80 = 2,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.76/11,335.80 = 2,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.76x = 11,335.80 × 2,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.76x = 26,775,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,613.03/7,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.74

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