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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.75, 11,364.03 and 2,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.75, 11,364.03 and 2,382.03 is: 3,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.75 : 11,364.03 = 2,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.75/11,364.03 = 2,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.75x = 11,364.03 × 2,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.75x = 27,069,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069,460.38/7,575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.17

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