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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,556.85, 11,335.26 and 2,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,556.85, 11,335.26 and 2,362.72 is: 3,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,556.85 : 11,335.26 = 2,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,556.85/11,335.26 = 2,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,556.85x = 11,335.26 × 2,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,556.85x = 26,782,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,045.51/7,556.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.08

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