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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.72, 11,342.58 and 2,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.72, 11,342.58 and 2,368 is: 3,552

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.72 : 11,342.58 = 2,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.72/11,342.58 = 2,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.72x = 11,342.58 × 2,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.72x = 26,859,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,229.44/7,561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552

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