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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.96, 11,355.33 and 2,304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.96, 11,355.33 and 2,304.56 is: 3,456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.96 : 11,355.33 = 2,304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.96/11,355.33 = 2,304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.96x = 11,355.33 × 2,304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.96x = 26,169,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169,039.30/7,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.96

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