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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.14, 11,337.88 and 2,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.14, 11,337.88 and 2,363.88 is: 3,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.14 : 11,337.88 = 2,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.14/11,337.88 = 2,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.14x = 11,337.88 × 2,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.14x = 26,801,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,387.77/7,558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.03

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