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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.32, 11,350.76 and 6,581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.32, 11,350.76 and 6,581.81 is: 9,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.32 : 11,350.76 = 6,581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.32/11,350.76 = 6,581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.32x = 11,350.76 × 6,581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.32x = 74,708,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708,495.81/7,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.30

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