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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.35, 11,354.35 and 2,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.35, 11,354.35 and 2,374.23 is: 3,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.35 : 11,354.35 = 2,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.35/11,354.35 = 2,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.35x = 11,354.35 × 2,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.35x = 26,957,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957,838.40/7,568.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.92

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