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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.88, 11,345.76 and 2,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.88, 11,345.76 and 2,367.36 is: 3,551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.88 : 11,345.76 = 2,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.88/11,345.76 = 2,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.88x = 11,345.76 × 2,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.88x = 26,859,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,498.39/7,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.49

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