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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.07, 11,358.42 and 2,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.07, 11,358.42 and 2,376.94 is: 3,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.07 : 11,358.42 = 2,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.07/11,358.42 = 2,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.07x = 11,358.42 × 2,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.07x = 26,998,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998,282.83/7,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.98

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