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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.34, 11,358.87 and 3,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.34, 11,358.87 and 3,625.59 is: 5,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.34 : 11,358.87 = 3,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.34/11,358.87 = 3,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.34x = 11,358.87 × 3,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.34x = 41,182,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182,605.48/7,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.28

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