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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.24, 11,371.97 and 5,732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.24, 11,371.97 and 5,732.09 is: 8,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.24 : 11,371.97 = 5,732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.24/11,371.97 = 5,732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.24x = 11,371.97 × 5,732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.24x = 65,185,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185,112.99/7,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.35

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