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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.63, 11,351.76 and 2,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.63, 11,351.76 and 2,372.50 is: 3,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.63 : 11,351.76 = 2,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.63/11,351.76 = 2,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.63x = 11,351.76 × 2,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.63x = 26,932,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932,050.60/7,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.32

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