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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.32, 11,352.79 and 2,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.32, 11,352.79 and 2,373.19 is: 3,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.32 : 11,352.79 = 2,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.32/11,352.79 = 2,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.32x = 11,352.79 × 2,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.32x = 26,942,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,327.70/7,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.35

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