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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.23, 11,355.77 and 2,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.23, 11,355.77 and 2,375.15 is: 3,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.23 : 11,355.77 = 2,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.23/11,355.77 = 2,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.23x = 11,355.77 × 2,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.23x = 26,971,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,657.12/7,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.33

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