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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.88, 11,356.00 and 2,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.88, 11,356.00 and 2,377.76 is: 3,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.88 : 11,356.00 = 2,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.88/11,356.00 = 2,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.88x = 11,356.00 × 2,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.88x = 27,001,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,779.84/7,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.06

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