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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.16, 11,359.02 and 2,378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.16, 11,359.02 and 2,378.12 is: 3,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.16 : 11,359.02 = 2,378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.16/11,359.02 = 2,378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.16x = 11,359.02 × 2,378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.16x = 27,013,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,112.64/7,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.95

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