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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.20, 11,343.22 and 2,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.20, 11,343.22 and 2,368.12 is: 3,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.20 : 11,343.22 = 2,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.20/11,343.22 = 2,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.20x = 11,343.22 × 2,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.20x = 26,862,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,106.15/7,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.15

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