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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.81, 11,321.79 and 3,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.81, 11,321.79 and 3,655 is: 5,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.81 : 11,321.79 = 3,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.81/11,321.79 = 3,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.81x = 11,321.79 × 3,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.81x = 41,381,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381,142.45/7,558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.56

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