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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.16, 11,335.76 and 2,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.16, 11,335.76 and 2,363.08 is: 3,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.16 : 11,335.76 = 2,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.16/11,335.76 = 2,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.16x = 11,335.76 × 2,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.16x = 26,787,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787,307.74/7,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.63

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