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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.99, 11,355.44 and 2,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.99, 11,355.44 and 2,890.44 is: 4,335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.99 : 11,355.44 = 2,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.99/11,355.44 = 2,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.99x = 11,355.44 × 2,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.99x = 32,822,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822,217.99/7,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.83

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