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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.54, 11,353.87 and 2,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.54, 11,353.87 and 2,304.43 is: 3,456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.54 : 11,353.87 = 2,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.54/11,353.87 = 2,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.54x = 11,353.87 × 2,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.54x = 26,164,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,198.64/7,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.51

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