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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,556.93, 11,335.53 and 2,626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,556.93, 11,335.53 and 2,626.73 is: 3,940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,556.93 : 11,335.53 = 2,626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,556.93/11,335.53 = 2,626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,556.93x = 11,335.53 × 2,626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,556.93x = 29,775,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,376.72/7,556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.14

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