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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.57, 11,358.06 and 2,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.57, 11,358.06 and 2,026.48 is: 3,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.57 : 11,358.06 = 2,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.57/11,358.06 = 2,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.57x = 11,358.06 × 2,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.57x = 23,016,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,848.90/7,572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.50

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