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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.93, 11,333.90 and 2,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.93, 11,333.90 and 2,290.88 is: 3,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.93 : 11,333.90 = 2,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.93/11,333.90 = 2,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.93x = 11,333.90 × 2,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.93x = 25,964,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964,638.89/7,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.33

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