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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.08, 11,350.98 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.08, 11,350.98 and 2,373 is: 3,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.08 : 11,350.98 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.08/11,350.98 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.08x = 11,350.98 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.08x = 26,935,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935,875.54/7,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.61

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