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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.60, 11,351.40 and 2,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.60, 11,351.40 and 2,373.48 is: 3,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.60 : 11,351.40 = 2,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.60/11,351.40 = 2,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.60x = 11,351.40 × 2,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.60x = 26,942,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,320.87/7,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.22

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