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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.23, 11,354.27 and 2,374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.23, 11,354.27 and 2,374.15 is: 3,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.23 : 11,354.27 = 2,374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.23/11,354.27 = 2,374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.23x = 11,354.27 × 2,374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.23x = 26,956,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,740.12/7,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.83

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