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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.76, 11,363.31 and 2,379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.76, 11,363.31 and 2,379.42 is: 3,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.76 : 11,363.31 = 2,379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.76/11,363.31 = 2,379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.76x = 11,363.31 × 2,379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.76x = 27,038,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038,087.08/7,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.50

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