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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.53, 11,339.38 and 3,666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.53, 11,339.38 and 3,666.75 is: 5,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.53 : 11,339.38 = 3,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.53/11,339.38 = 3,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.53x = 11,339.38 × 3,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.53x = 41,578,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,578,671.62/7,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.17

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