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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.79, 11,359.17 and 2,641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.79, 11,359.17 and 2,641.59 is: 3,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.79 : 11,359.17 = 2,641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.79/11,359.17 = 2,641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.79x = 11,359.17 × 2,641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.79x = 30,006,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006,269.88/7,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.90

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