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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.41, 11,355.83 and 2,304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.41, 11,355.83 and 2,304.89 is: 3,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.41 : 11,355.83 = 2,304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.41/11,355.83 = 2,304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.41x = 11,355.83 × 2,304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.41x = 26,173,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,964.98/7,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.86

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