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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.36, 11,341.80 and 4,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.36, 11,341.80 and 4,058.60 is: 6,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.36 : 11,341.80 = 4,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.36/11,341.80 = 4,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.36x = 11,341.80 × 4,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.36x = 46,031,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,829.48/7,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.92

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