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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.72, 11,353.56 and 2,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.72, 11,353.56 and 2,376.08 is: 3,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.72 : 11,353.56 = 2,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.72/11,353.56 = 2,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.72x = 11,353.56 × 2,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.72x = 26,976,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976,966.84/7,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.27

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