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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.94, 11,350.73 and 2,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.94, 11,350.73 and 2,371.82 is: 3,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.94 : 11,350.73 = 2,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.94/11,350.73 = 2,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.94x = 11,350.73 × 2,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.94x = 26,921,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921,831.67/7,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.29

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