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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.88, 11,357.94 and 3,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.88, 11,357.94 and 3,863.64 is: 5,795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.88 : 11,357.94 = 3,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.88/11,357.94 = 3,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.88x = 11,357.94 × 3,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.88x = 43,882,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,991.30/7,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.52

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