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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.81, 11,352.05 and 2,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.81, 11,352.05 and 2,372.69 is: 3,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.81 : 11,352.05 = 2,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.81/11,352.05 = 2,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.81x = 11,352.05 × 2,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.81x = 26,934,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934,895.51/7,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.61

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