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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.75, 11,359.72 and 2,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.75, 11,359.72 and 2,027.53 is: 3,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.75 : 11,359.72 = 2,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.75/11,359.72 = 2,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.75x = 11,359.72 × 2,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.75x = 23,032,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032,111.22/7,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.04

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