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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.72, 11,361.12 and 2,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.72, 11,361.12 and 2,379.48 is: 3,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.72 : 11,361.12 = 2,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.72/11,361.12 = 2,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.72x = 11,361.12 × 2,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.72x = 27,033,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,557.82/7,573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.39

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