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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.75, 11,356.13 and 2,098.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.75, 11,356.13 and 2,098.75 is: 3,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.75 : 11,356.13 = 2,098.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.75/11,356.13 = 2,098.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.75x = 11,356.13 × 2,098.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.75x = 23,833,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,833,677.84/7,570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.13

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