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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.23, 11,359.67 and 2,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.23, 11,359.67 and 2,308.23 is: 3,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.23 : 11,359.67 = 2,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.23/11,359.67 = 2,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.23x = 11,359.67 × 2,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.23x = 26,220,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,719.54/7,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.29

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