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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.64, 11,267.58 and 2,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.64, 11,267.58 and 2,317.50 is: 3,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.64 : 11,267.58 = 2,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.64/11,267.58 = 2,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.64x = 11,267.58 × 2,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.64x = 26,112,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,616.65/7,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.29

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