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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.57, 11,359.24 and 2,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.57, 11,359.24 and 2,641.28 is: 3,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.57 : 11,359.24 = 2,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.57/11,359.24 = 2,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.57x = 11,359.24 × 2,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.57x = 30,002,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,870.03/7,571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.57

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