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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.81, 11,360.55 and 2,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.81, 11,360.55 and 2,027.15 is: 3,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.81 : 11,360.55 = 2,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.81/11,360.55 = 2,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.81x = 11,360.55 × 2,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.81x = 23,029,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,547.18/7,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.68

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