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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.58, 11,343.78 and 2,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.58, 11,343.78 and 2,881.96 is: 4,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.58 : 11,343.78 = 2,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.58/11,343.78 = 2,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.58x = 11,343.78 × 2,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.58x = 32,692,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,692,320.21/7,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.33

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