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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.18, 11,359.60 and 2,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.18, 11,359.60 and 2,026.52 is: 3,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.18 : 11,359.60 = 2,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.18/11,359.60 = 2,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.18x = 11,359.60 × 2,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.18x = 23,020,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,443.03/7,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.73

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