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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.93, 11,359.69 and 2,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.93, 11,359.69 and 2,377.81 is: 3,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.93 : 11,359.69 = 2,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.93/11,359.69 = 2,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.93x = 11,359.69 × 2,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.93x = 27,011,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011,142.21/7,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.27

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