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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.44, 11,354.26 and 2,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.44, 11,354.26 and 2,374.84 is: 3,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.44 : 11,354.26 = 2,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.44/11,354.26 = 2,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.44x = 11,354.26 × 2,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.44x = 26,964,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,550.82/7,568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.76

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