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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.72, 11,350.56 and 2,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.72, 11,350.56 and 2,374.08 is: 3,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.72 : 11,350.56 = 2,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.72/11,350.56 = 2,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.72x = 11,350.56 × 2,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.72x = 26,947,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947,137.48/7,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.27

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