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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.98, 11,350.04 and 2,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.98, 11,350.04 and 2,372.26 is: 3,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.98 : 11,350.04 = 2,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.98/11,350.04 = 2,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.98x = 11,350.04 × 2,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.98x = 26,925,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925,245.89/7,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.73

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