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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.68, 11,360.40 and 2,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.68, 11,360.40 and 2,308.68 is: 3,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.68 : 11,360.40 = 2,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.68/11,360.40 = 2,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.68x = 11,360.40 × 2,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.68x = 26,227,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,528.27/7,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.98

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