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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.98, 11,360.79 and 2,308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.98, 11,360.79 and 2,308.98 is: 3,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.98 : 11,360.79 = 2,308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.98/11,360.79 = 2,308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.98x = 11,360.79 × 2,308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.98x = 26,231,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,836.89/7,573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.42

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