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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.57, 11,359.56 and 2,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.57, 11,359.56 and 2,027.48 is: 3,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.57 : 11,359.56 = 2,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.57/11,359.56 = 2,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.57x = 11,359.56 × 2,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.57x = 23,031,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,280.71/7,573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.01

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