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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.42, 11,363.16 and 2,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.42, 11,363.16 and 2,379.08 is: 3,569.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.42 : 11,363.16 = 2,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.42/11,363.16 = 2,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.42x = 11,363.16 × 2,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.42x = 27,033,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,866.69/7,574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.10

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