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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.23, 11,352.77 and 2,373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.23, 11,352.77 and 2,373.15 is: 3,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.23 : 11,352.77 = 2,373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.23/11,352.77 = 2,373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.23x = 11,352.77 × 2,373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.23x = 26,941,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941,814.26/7,567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.33

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