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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,576.23, 11,364.80 and 3,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,576.23, 11,364.80 and 3,194.02 is: 4,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,576.23 : 11,364.80 = 3,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,576.23/11,364.80 = 3,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,576.23x = 11,364.80 × 3,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,576.23x = 36,299,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,398.50/7,576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.22

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