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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.16, 11,343.24 and 2,368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.16, 11,343.24 and 2,368.08 is: 3,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.16 : 11,343.24 = 2,368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.16/11,343.24 = 2,368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.16x = 11,343.24 × 2,368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.16x = 26,861,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,861,699.78/7,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.12

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