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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.99, 11,359.86 and 4,070.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.99, 11,359.86 and 4,070.17 is: 6,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.99 : 11,359.86 = 4,070.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.99/11,359.86 = 4,070.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.99x = 11,359.86 × 4,070.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.99x = 46,236,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,561.38/7,575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.04

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