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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.01, 11,373.27 and 2,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.01, 11,373.27 and 2,386.75 is: 3,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.01 : 11,373.27 = 2,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.01/11,373.27 = 2,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.01x = 11,373.27 × 2,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.01x = 27,145,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145,152.17/7,581.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.68

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