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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.81, 11,350.55 and 2,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.81, 11,350.55 and 2,371.69 is: 3,558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.81 : 11,350.55 = 2,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.81/11,350.55 = 2,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.81x = 11,350.55 × 2,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.81x = 26,919,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,945.69/7,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.10

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