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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.23, 11,346 and 2,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.23, 11,346 and 2,371.10 is: 3,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.23 : 11,346 = 2,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.23/11,346 = 2,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.23x = 11,346 × 2,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.23x = 26,902,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902,500.60/7,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.07

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