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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.95, 11,338.44 and 2,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.95, 11,338.44 and 2,364.82 is: 3,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.95 : 11,338.44 = 2,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.95/11,338.44 = 2,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.95x = 11,338.44 × 2,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.95x = 26,813,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,369.68/7,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.23

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