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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.25, 11,356.98 and 2,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.25, 11,356.98 and 2,377.13 is: 3,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.25 : 11,356.98 = 2,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.25/11,356.98 = 2,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.25x = 11,356.98 × 2,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.25x = 26,996,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996,952.17/7,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.72

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