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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.08, 11,355.96 and 2,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.08, 11,355.96 and 2,954 is: 4,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.08 : 11,355.96 = 2,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.08/11,355.96 = 2,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.08x = 11,355.96 × 2,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.08x = 33,545,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545,505.84/7,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.16

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