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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.44, 11,349.76 and 2,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.44, 11,349.76 and 2,371.84 is: 3,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.44 : 11,349.76 = 2,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.44/11,349.76 = 2,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.44x = 11,349.76 × 2,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.44x = 26,919,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,814.76/7,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.26

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