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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.22, 11,349.33 and 2,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.22, 11,349.33 and 2,372.50 is: 3,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.22 : 11,349.33 = 2,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.22/11,349.33 = 2,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.22x = 11,349.33 × 2,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.22x = 26,926,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926,285.43/7,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.75

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