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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.97, 11,353.37 and 2,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.97, 11,353.37 and 2,372.63 is: 3,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.97 : 11,353.37 = 2,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.97/11,353.37 = 2,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.97x = 11,353.37 × 2,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.97x = 26,937,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937,277.63/7,567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.38

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