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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.96, 11,361.42 and 2,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.96, 11,361.42 and 2,380.04 is: 3,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.96 : 11,361.42 = 2,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.96/11,361.42 = 2,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.96x = 11,361.42 × 2,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.96x = 27,040,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,634.06/7,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.21

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