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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.55, 11,349.91 and 2,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.55, 11,349.91 and 2,302.42 is: 3,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.55 : 11,349.91 = 2,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.55/11,349.91 = 2,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.55x = 11,349.91 × 2,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.55x = 26,132,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,259.78/7,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.66

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