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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.98, 11,357.55 and 3,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.98, 11,357.55 and 3,674.88 is: 5,512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.98 : 11,357.55 = 3,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.98/11,357.55 = 3,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.98x = 11,357.55 × 3,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.98x = 41,737,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737,633.34/7,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.84

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