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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.72, 11,356.20 and 2,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.72, 11,356.20 and 2,376 is: 3,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.72 : 11,356.20 = 2,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.72/11,356.20 = 2,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.72x = 11,356.20 × 2,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.72x = 26,982,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982,331.20/7,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.51

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