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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.36, 11,357.68 and 2,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.36, 11,357.68 and 2,377.24 is: 3,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.36 : 11,357.68 = 2,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.36/11,357.68 = 2,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.36x = 11,357.68 × 2,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.36x = 26,999,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,999,931.20/7,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.06

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