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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.56, 11,348.32 and 2,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.56, 11,348.32 and 2,371.44 is: 3,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.56 : 11,348.32 = 2,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.56/11,348.32 = 2,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.56x = 11,348.32 × 2,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.56x = 26,911,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,911,859.98/7,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.15

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