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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.68, 11,367.40 and 3,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.68, 11,367.40 and 3,878.46 is: 5,821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.68 : 11,367.40 = 3,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.68/11,367.40 = 3,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.68x = 11,367.40 × 3,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.68x = 44,088,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,006.20/7,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.21

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