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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.22, 11,363.37 and 2,380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.22, 11,363.37 and 2,380.98 is: 3,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.22 : 11,363.37 = 2,380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.22/11,363.37 = 2,380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.22x = 11,363.37 × 2,380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.22x = 27,055,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055,956.70/7,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.64

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