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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.81, 11,343.40 and 3,627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.81, 11,343.40 and 3,627.81 is: 5,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.81 : 11,343.40 = 3,627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.81/11,343.40 = 3,627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.81x = 11,343.40 × 3,627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.81x = 41,151,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151,737.54/7,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.42

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