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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.64, 11,352.69 and 3,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.64, 11,352.69 and 3,672 is: 5,507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.64 : 11,352.69 = 3,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.64/11,352.69 = 3,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.64x = 11,352.69 × 3,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.64x = 41,687,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,687,077.68/7,568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.87

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