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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.97, 11,362.04 and 2,380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.97, 11,362.04 and 2,380.25 is: 3,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.97 : 11,362.04 = 2,380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.97/11,362.04 = 2,380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.97x = 11,362.04 × 2,380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.97x = 27,044,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,495.71/7,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.72

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