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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.58, 11,348.18 and 4,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.58, 11,348.18 and 4,052.94 is: 6,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.58 : 11,348.18 = 4,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.58/11,348.18 = 4,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.58x = 11,348.18 × 4,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.58x = 45,993,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,492.65/7,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.49

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