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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.93, 11,361.19 and 2,378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.93, 11,361.19 and 2,378.81 is: 3,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.93 : 11,361.19 = 2,378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.93/11,361.19 = 2,378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.93x = 11,361.19 × 2,378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.93x = 27,026,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,112.38/7,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.78

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