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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.96, 11,356.92 and 2,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.96, 11,356.92 and 2,377.04 is: 3,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.96 : 11,356.92 = 2,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.96/11,356.92 = 2,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.96x = 11,356.92 × 2,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.96x = 26,995,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995,853.12/7,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.71

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