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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.85, 11,333.76 and 2,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.85, 11,333.76 and 2,361.72 is: 3,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.85 : 11,333.76 = 2,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.85/11,333.76 = 2,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.85x = 11,333.76 × 2,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.85x = 26,767,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767,176.52/7,555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.58

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