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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.44, 11,361.42 and 2,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.44, 11,361.42 and 2,379 is: 3,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.44 : 11,361.42 = 2,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.44/11,361.42 = 2,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.44x = 11,361.42 × 2,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.44x = 27,028,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,818.18/7,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.90

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