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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.16, 11,340.95 and 3,401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.16, 11,340.95 and 3,401.11 is: 5,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.16 : 11,340.95 = 3,401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.16/11,340.95 = 3,401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.16x = 11,340.95 × 3,401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.16x = 38,571,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,744.74/7,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.32

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