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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.30, 11,363.31 and 3,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.30, 11,363.31 and 3,674.58 is: 5,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.30 : 11,363.31 = 3,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.30/11,363.31 = 3,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.30x = 11,363.31 × 3,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.30x = 41,755,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,423.30/7,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.23

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