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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.64, 11,349.96 and 2,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.64, 11,349.96 and 2,301.70 is: 3,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.64 : 11,349.96 = 2,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.64/11,349.96 = 2,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.64x = 11,349.96 × 2,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.64x = 26,124,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124,202.93/7,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.55

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