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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.08, 11,362.68 and 5,689.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.08, 11,362.68 and 5,689.53 is: 8,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.08 : 11,362.68 = 5,689.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.08/11,362.68 = 5,689.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.08x = 11,362.68 × 5,689.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.08x = 64,648,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,308.74/7,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.98

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