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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.48, 11,349.70 and 2,372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.48, 11,349.70 and 2,372.36 is: 3,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.48 : 11,349.70 = 2,372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.48/11,349.70 = 2,372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.48x = 11,349.70 × 2,372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.48x = 26,925,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925,511.61/7,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.53

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