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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.70, 11,342.47 and 2,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.70, 11,342.47 and 2,367.62 is: 3,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.70 : 11,342.47 = 2,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.70/11,342.47 = 2,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.70x = 11,342.47 × 2,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.70x = 26,854,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854,658.82/7,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.40

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