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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.13, 11,352.51 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.13, 11,352.51 and 2,373 is: 3,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.13 : 11,352.51 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.13/11,352.51 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.13x = 11,352.51 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.13x = 26,939,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,939,506.23/7,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.07

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