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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.90, 11,377.41 and 5,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.90, 11,377.41 and 5,396.62 is: 8,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.90 : 11,377.41 = 5,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.90/11,377.41 = 5,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.90x = 11,377.41 × 5,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.90x = 61,399,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,558.35/7,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.73

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