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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.31, 11,365.76 and 2,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.31, 11,365.76 and 2,901.11 is: 4,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.31 : 11,365.76 = 2,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.31/11,365.76 = 2,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.31x = 11,365.76 × 2,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.31x = 32,973,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973,355.66/7,582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.72

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