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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.54, 11,362.02 and 2,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.54, 11,362.02 and 2,309.01 is: 3,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.54 : 11,362.02 = 2,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.54/11,362.02 = 2,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.54x = 11,362.02 × 2,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.54x = 26,235,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,017.80/7,573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.04

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