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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.63, 11,338.62 and 2,364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.63, 11,338.62 and 2,364.37 is: 3,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.63 : 11,338.62 = 2,364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.63/11,338.62 = 2,364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.63x = 11,338.62 × 2,364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.63x = 26,808,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,808,692.97/7,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.77

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