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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.96, 11,361.12 and 2,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.96, 11,361.12 and 2,308.44 is: 3,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.96 : 11,361.12 = 2,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.96/11,361.12 = 2,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.96x = 11,361.12 × 2,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.96x = 26,226,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226,463.85/7,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.17

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