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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.36, 11,338.56 and 2,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.36, 11,338.56 and 2,628.24 is: 3,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.36 : 11,338.56 = 2,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.36/11,338.56 = 2,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.36x = 11,338.56 × 2,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.36x = 29,800,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,456.93/7,557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.24

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