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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.40, 11,356.86 and 2,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.40, 11,356.86 and 2,379.68 is: 3,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.40 : 11,356.86 = 2,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.40/11,356.86 = 2,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.40x = 11,356.86 × 2,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.40x = 27,025,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,025,692.60/7,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.50

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