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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.74, 11,267.30 and 2,317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.74, 11,267.30 and 2,317.61 is: 3,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.74 : 11,267.30 = 2,317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.74/11,267.30 = 2,317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.74x = 11,267.30 × 2,317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.74x = 26,113,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,241.12/7,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.33

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