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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.49, 11,363.57 and 2,380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.49, 11,363.57 and 2,380.37 is: 3,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.49 : 11,363.57 = 2,380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.49/11,363.57 = 2,380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.49x = 11,363.57 × 2,380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.49x = 27,049,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,501.12/7,574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.13

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