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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.96, 11,356.74 and 2,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.96, 11,356.74 and 2,375.82 is: 3,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.96 : 11,356.74 = 2,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.96/11,356.74 = 2,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.96x = 11,356.74 × 2,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.96x = 26,981,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981,570.03/7,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.29

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