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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.73, 11,359.26 and 3,680.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.73, 11,359.26 and 3,680.01 is: 5,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.73 : 11,359.26 = 3,680.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.73/11,359.26 = 3,680.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.73x = 11,359.26 × 3,680.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.73x = 41,802,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,190.39/7,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.45

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