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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.41, 11,360.45 and 2,378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.41, 11,360.45 and 2,378.29 is: 3,568.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.41 : 11,360.45 = 2,378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.41/11,360.45 = 2,378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.41x = 11,360.45 × 2,378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.41x = 27,018,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,375.94/7,572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.00

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