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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.54, 11,360.52 and 2,308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.54, 11,360.52 and 2,308.01 is: 3,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.54 : 11,360.52 = 2,308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.54/11,360.52 = 2,308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.54x = 11,360.52 × 2,308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.54x = 26,220,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,193.77/7,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.54

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