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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.35, 11,338.10 and 2,292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.35, 11,338.10 and 2,292.53 is: 3,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.35 : 11,338.10 = 2,292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.35/11,338.10 = 2,292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.35x = 11,338.10 × 2,292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.35x = 25,992,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992,932.17/7,557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.43

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