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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.16, 11,357.96 and 2,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.16, 11,357.96 and 2,891.44 is: 4,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.16 : 11,357.96 = 2,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.16/11,357.96 = 2,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.16x = 11,357.96 × 2,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.16x = 32,840,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840,859.86/7,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.48

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