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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.48, 11,353.72 and 4,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.48, 11,353.72 and 4,060.92 is: 6,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.48 : 11,353.72 = 4,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.48/11,353.72 = 4,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.48x = 11,353.72 × 4,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.48x = 46,106,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,548.62/7,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.50

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