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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.17, 11,371.67 and 2,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.17, 11,371.67 and 2,964.13 is: 4,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.17 : 11,371.67 = 2,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.17/11,371.67 = 2,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.17x = 11,371.67 × 2,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.17x = 33,707,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707,108.20/7,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.16

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