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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.61, 11,277.69 and 3,572.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.61, 11,277.69 and 3,572.71 is: 5,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.61 : 11,277.69 = 3,572.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.61/11,277.69 = 3,572.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.61x = 11,277.69 × 3,572.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.61x = 40,291,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291,915.84/7,518.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.96

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