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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.66, 11,359.52 and 2,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.66, 11,359.52 and 2,027.32 is: 3,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.66 : 11,359.52 = 2,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.66/11,359.52 = 2,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.66x = 11,359.52 × 2,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.66x = 23,029,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,382.09/7,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.72

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