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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.17, 11,351.08 and 2,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.17, 11,351.08 and 2,372.04 is: 3,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.17 : 11,351.08 = 2,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.17/11,351.08 = 2,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.17x = 11,351.08 × 2,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.17x = 26,925,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925,267.97/7,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.64

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