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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.12, 11,340.78 and 2,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.12, 11,340.78 and 2,365.98 is: 3,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.12 : 11,340.78 = 2,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.12/11,340.78 = 2,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.12x = 11,340.78 × 2,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.12x = 26,832,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,058.66/7,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.16

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