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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.23, 11,335.52 and 2,364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.23, 11,335.52 and 2,364.11 is: 3,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.23 : 11,335.52 = 2,364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.23/11,335.52 = 2,364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.23x = 11,335.52 × 2,364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.23x = 26,798,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798,359.51/7,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.59

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