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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.24, 11,371.86 and 2,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.24, 11,371.86 and 2,961 is: 4,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.24 : 11,371.86 = 2,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.24/11,371.86 = 2,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.24x = 11,371.86 × 2,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.24x = 33,672,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672,077.46/7,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.50

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