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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.81, 11,357.85 and 3,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.81, 11,357.85 and 3,675.26 is: 5,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.81 : 11,357.85 = 3,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.81/11,357.85 = 3,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.81x = 11,357.85 × 3,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.81x = 41,743,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,743,051.79/7,571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.96

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