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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.96, 11,323.68 and 4,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.96, 11,323.68 and 4,262.08 is: 6,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.96 : 11,323.68 = 4,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.96/11,323.68 = 4,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.96x = 11,323.68 × 4,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.96x = 48,262,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262,430.05/7,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.80

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