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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.74, 11,366.61 and 2,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.74, 11,366.61 and 2,957.50 is: 4,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.74 : 11,366.61 = 2,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.74/11,366.61 = 2,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.74x = 11,366.61 × 2,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.74x = 33,616,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616,749.08/7,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.25

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