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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.97, 11,354.96 and 2,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.97, 11,354.96 and 2,376.25 is: 3,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.97 : 11,354.96 = 2,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.97/11,354.96 = 2,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.97x = 11,354.96 × 2,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.97x = 26,982,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,982,223.70/7,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.38

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