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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.20, 11,360.45 and 2,308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.20, 11,360.45 and 2,308.09 is: 3,462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.20 : 11,360.45 = 2,308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.20/11,360.45 = 2,308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.20x = 11,360.45 × 2,308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.20x = 26,220,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,941.04/7,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.33

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