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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.83, 11,338.35 and 2,628.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.83, 11,338.35 and 2,628.59 is: 3,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.83 : 11,338.35 = 2,628.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.83/11,338.35 = 2,628.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.83x = 11,338.35 × 2,628.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.83x = 29,803,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803,816.73/7,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.91

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