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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.52, 11,365.10 and 2,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.52, 11,365.10 and 2,381.39 is: 3,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.52 : 11,365.10 = 2,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.52/11,365.10 = 2,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.52x = 11,365.10 × 2,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.52x = 27,064,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064,751.99/7,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.66

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