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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.99, 11,355.12 and 2,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.99, 11,355.12 and 2,304.72 is: 3,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.99 : 11,355.12 = 2,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.99/11,355.12 = 2,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.99x = 11,355.12 × 2,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.99x = 26,170,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170,372.17/7,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.66

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