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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.88, 11,349.06 and 2,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.88, 11,349.06 and 2,371.80 is: 3,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.88 : 11,349.06 = 2,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.88/11,349.06 = 2,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.88x = 11,349.06 × 2,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.88x = 26,917,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917,700.51/7,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.78

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