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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.17, 11,356.91 and 2,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.17, 11,356.91 and 2,305.91 is: 3,458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.17 : 11,356.91 = 2,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.17/11,356.91 = 2,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.17x = 11,356.91 × 2,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.17x = 26,188,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188,012.34/7,572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.46

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