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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.95, 11,336.94 and 2,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.95, 11,336.94 and 2,363.82 is: 3,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.95 : 11,336.94 = 2,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.95/11,336.94 = 2,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.95x = 11,336.94 × 2,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.95x = 26,798,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798,485.51/7,557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.74

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