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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.24, 11,350.20 and 2,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.24, 11,350.20 and 2,951 is: 4,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.24 : 11,350.20 = 2,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.24/11,350.20 = 2,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.24x = 11,350.20 × 2,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.24x = 33,494,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,440.20/7,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.90

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