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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.96, 11,324.34 and 2,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.96, 11,324.34 and 2,624.88 is: 3,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.96 : 11,324.34 = 2,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.96/11,324.34 = 2,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.96x = 11,324.34 × 2,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.96x = 29,725,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725,033.58/7,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.94

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