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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.24, 11,361.30 and 2,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.24, 11,361.30 and 2,380.60 is: 3,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.24 : 11,361.30 = 2,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.24/11,361.30 = 2,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.24x = 11,361.30 × 2,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.24x = 27,046,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,710.78/7,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.35

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