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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.94, 11,333.94 and 2,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.94, 11,333.94 and 2,361.81 is: 3,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.94 : 11,333.94 = 2,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.94/11,333.94 = 2,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.94x = 11,333.94 × 2,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.94x = 26,768,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,612.83/7,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.72

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