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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.54, 11,359.02 and 2,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.54, 11,359.02 and 2,307.01 is: 3,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.54 : 11,359.02 = 2,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.54/11,359.02 = 2,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.54x = 11,359.02 × 2,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.54x = 26,205,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205,372.73/7,571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.04

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