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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.24, 11,356.38 and 3,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.24, 11,356.38 and 3,625.31 is: 5,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.24 : 11,356.38 = 3,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.24/11,356.38 = 3,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.24x = 11,356.38 × 3,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.24x = 41,170,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,397.98/7,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.74

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