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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.52, 11,357.24 and 2,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.52, 11,357.24 and 2,099.52 is: 3,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.52 : 11,357.24 = 2,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.52/11,357.24 = 2,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.52x = 11,357.24 × 2,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.52x = 23,844,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,752.52/7,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.27

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