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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.53, 11,357.40 and 2,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.53, 11,357.40 and 2,377.41 is: 3,566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.53 : 11,357.40 = 2,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.53/11,357.40 = 2,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.53x = 11,357.40 × 2,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.53x = 27,001,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,149.29/7,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.14

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