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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.28, 11,359.37 and 2,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.28, 11,359.37 and 2,380.64 is: 3,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.28 : 11,359.37 = 2,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.28/11,359.37 = 2,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.28x = 11,359.37 × 2,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.28x = 27,042,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,519.75/7,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.78

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