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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.40, 11,359.98 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.40, 11,359.98 and 2,377.44 is: 3,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.40 : 11,359.98 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.40/11,359.98 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.40x = 11,359.98 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.40x = 27,007,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007,670.85/7,574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.65

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