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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.25, 11,359.92 and 2,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.25, 11,359.92 and 2,642.87 is: 3,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.25 : 11,359.92 = 2,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.25/11,359.92 = 2,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.25x = 11,359.92 × 2,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.25x = 30,022,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,734.97/7,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.32

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