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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.96, 11,337.72 and 2,877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.96, 11,337.72 and 2,877.36 is: 4,314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.96 : 11,337.72 = 2,877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.96/11,337.72 = 2,877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.96x = 11,337.72 × 2,877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.96x = 32,622,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622,702.02/7,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.62

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