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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.50, 11,360.25 and 2,641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.50, 11,360.25 and 2,641.82 is: 3,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.50 : 11,360.25 = 2,641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.50/11,360.25 = 2,641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.50x = 11,360.25 × 2,641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.50x = 30,011,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011,678.85/7,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.72

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