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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571, 11,356.53 and 2,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571, 11,356.53 and 2,099 is: 3,148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571 : 11,356.53 = 2,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571/11,356.53 = 2,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571x = 11,356.53 × 2,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571x = 23,837,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,356.47/7,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.51

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