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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.33, 11,356.82 and 2,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.33, 11,356.82 and 2,572.18 is: 3,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.33 : 11,356.82 = 2,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.33/11,356.82 = 2,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.33x = 11,356.82 × 2,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.33x = 29,211,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211,744.01/7,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.72

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