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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.66, 11,356.76 and 2,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.66, 11,356.76 and 2,376.62 is: 3,564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.66 : 11,356.76 = 2,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.66/11,356.76 = 2,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.66x = 11,356.76 × 2,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.66x = 26,990,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990,702.95/7,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.70

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