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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.27, 11,346.62 and 2,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.27, 11,346.62 and 2,373.93 is: 3,558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.27 : 11,346.62 = 2,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.27/11,346.62 = 2,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.27x = 11,346.62 × 2,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.27x = 26,936,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936,069.75/7,569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.61

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