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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.58, 11,348.73 and 2,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.58, 11,348.73 and 2,371.50 is: 3,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.58 : 11,348.73 = 2,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.58/11,348.73 = 2,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.58x = 11,348.73 × 2,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.58x = 26,913,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,913,513.20/7,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.36

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