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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,556.76, 11,337.30 and 2,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,556.76, 11,337.30 and 2,363.04 is: 3,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,556.76 : 11,337.30 = 2,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,556.76/11,337.30 = 2,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,556.76x = 11,337.30 × 2,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,556.76x = 26,790,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790,493.39/7,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.24

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