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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.19, 11,359.94 and 4,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.19, 11,359.94 and 4,060.31 is: 6,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.19 : 11,359.94 = 4,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.19/11,359.94 = 4,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.19x = 11,359.94 × 4,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.19x = 46,124,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124,800.88/7,571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.15

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