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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.66, 11,358.27 and 2,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.66, 11,358.27 and 2,377.62 is: 3,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.66 : 11,358.27 = 2,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.66/11,358.27 = 2,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.66x = 11,358.27 × 2,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.66x = 27,005,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,649.92/7,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.20

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