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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.81, 11,361.16 and 2,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.81, 11,361.16 and 2,379.68 is: 3,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.81 : 11,361.16 = 2,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.81/11,361.16 = 2,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.81x = 11,361.16 × 2,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.81x = 27,035,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,925.23/7,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.66

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