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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.70, 11,359.44 and 2,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.70, 11,359.44 and 2,307.30 is: 3,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.70 : 11,359.44 = 2,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.70/11,359.44 = 2,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.70x = 11,359.44 × 2,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.70x = 26,209,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209,593.31/7,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.06

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