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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.93, 11,350.47 and 2,302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.93, 11,350.47 and 2,302.79 is: 3,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.93 : 11,350.47 = 2,302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.93/11,350.47 = 2,302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.93x = 11,350.47 × 2,302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.93x = 26,137,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137,748.81/7,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.21

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