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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.25, 11,366.28 and 2,383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.25, 11,366.28 and 2,383.53 is: 3,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.25 : 11,366.28 = 2,383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.25/11,366.28 = 2,383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.25x = 11,366.28 × 2,383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.25x = 27,091,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091,869.37/7,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.42

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