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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.34, 11,349.52 and 2,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.34, 11,349.52 and 2,372.22 is: 3,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.34 : 11,349.52 = 2,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.34/11,349.52 = 2,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.34x = 11,349.52 × 2,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.34x = 26,923,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923,558.33/7,566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.33

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