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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.72, 11,350.08 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.72, 11,350.08 and 2,373 is: 3,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.72 : 11,350.08 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.72/11,350.08 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.72x = 11,350.08 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.72x = 26,933,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,739.84/7,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.50

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