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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.46, 11,363.67 and 2,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.46, 11,363.67 and 2,381.54 is: 3,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.46 : 11,363.67 = 2,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.46/11,363.67 = 2,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.46x = 11,363.67 × 2,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.46x = 27,063,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,034.65/7,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.46

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