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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.20, 11,358.95 and 2,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.20, 11,358.95 and 2,307.09 is: 3,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.20 : 11,358.95 = 2,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.20/11,358.95 = 2,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.20x = 11,358.95 × 2,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.20x = 26,206,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206,108.42/7,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.83

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