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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.01, 11,367.34 and 2,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.01, 11,367.34 and 2,382.89 is: 3,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.01 : 11,367.34 = 2,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.01/11,367.34 = 2,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.01x = 11,367.34 × 2,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.01x = 27,087,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,058.02/7,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.90

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