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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.88, 11,360.76 and 2,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.88, 11,360.76 and 2,377.36 is: 3,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.88 : 11,360.76 = 2,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.88/11,360.76 = 2,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.88x = 11,360.76 × 2,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.88x = 27,008,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008,616.39/7,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.49

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