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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.44, 11,363.04 and 2,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.44, 11,363.04 and 2,643.60 is: 3,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.44 : 11,363.04 = 2,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.44/11,363.04 = 2,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.44x = 11,363.04 × 2,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.44x = 30,039,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039,332.54/7,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.41

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