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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.99, 11,359.82 and 2,377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.99, 11,359.82 and 2,377.87 is: 3,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.99 : 11,359.82 = 2,377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.99/11,359.82 = 2,377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.99x = 11,359.82 × 2,377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.99x = 27,012,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,118.38/7,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.37

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