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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.22, 11,357.91 and 2,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.22, 11,357.91 and 2,377.50 is: 3,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.22 : 11,357.91 = 2,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.22/11,357.91 = 2,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.22x = 11,357.91 × 2,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.22x = 27,003,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,003,431.03/7,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.59

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