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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.52, 11,358.42 and 2,379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.52, 11,358.42 and 2,379.38 is: 3,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.52 : 11,358.42 = 2,379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.52/11,358.42 = 2,379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.52x = 11,358.42 × 2,379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.52x = 27,025,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,025,997.38/7,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.49

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