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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.40, 11,349.60 and 2,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.40, 11,349.60 and 2,094.40 is: 3,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.40 : 11,349.60 = 2,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.40/11,349.60 = 2,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.40x = 11,349.60 × 2,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.40x = 23,770,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770,602.24/7,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.60

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