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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.19, 11,361.60 and 2,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.19, 11,361.60 and 2,379.06 is: 3,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.19 : 11,361.60 = 2,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.19/11,361.60 = 2,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.19x = 11,361.60 × 2,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.19x = 27,029,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029,928.10/7,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.16

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