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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.17, 11,355.41 and 2,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.17, 11,355.41 and 2,304.91 is: 3,456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.17 : 11,355.41 = 2,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.17/11,355.41 = 2,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.17x = 11,355.41 × 2,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.17x = 26,173,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,141.18/7,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.95

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