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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.69, 11,361.80 and 2,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.69, 11,361.80 and 2,379.25 is: 3,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.69 : 11,361.80 = 2,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.69/11,361.80 = 2,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.69x = 11,361.80 × 2,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.69x = 27,032,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,562.65/7,573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.27

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