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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.34, 11,343.57 and 2,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.34, 11,343.57 and 2,368.22 is: 3,552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.34 : 11,343.57 = 2,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.34/11,343.57 = 2,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.34x = 11,343.57 × 2,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.34x = 26,864,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864,012.63/7,562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.34

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