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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.38, 11,346.51 and 2,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.38, 11,346.51 and 2,367.86 is: 3,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.38 : 11,346.51 = 2,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.38/11,346.51 = 2,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.38x = 11,346.51 × 2,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.38x = 26,866,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866,947.17/7,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.24

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