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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.35, 11,352.85 and 2,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.35, 11,352.85 and 2,373.23 is: 3,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.35 : 11,352.85 = 2,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.35/11,352.85 = 2,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.35x = 11,352.85 × 2,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.35x = 26,942,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,924.21/7,567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.42

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