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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.18, 11,329.29 and 2,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.18, 11,329.29 and 2,623.74 is: 3,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.18 : 11,329.29 = 2,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.18/11,329.29 = 2,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.18x = 11,329.29 × 2,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.18x = 29,725,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725,111.34/7,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.36

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