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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558, 11,337.41 and 2,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558, 11,337.41 and 2,364.28 is: 3,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558 : 11,337.41 = 2,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558/11,337.41 = 2,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558x = 11,337.41 × 2,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558x = 26,804,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804,811.71/7,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.55

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