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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.15, 11,357.20 and 2,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.15, 11,357.20 and 2,377.23 is: 3,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.15 : 11,357.20 = 2,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.15/11,357.20 = 2,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.15x = 11,357.20 × 2,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.15x = 26,998,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,998,654.11/7,571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.99

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