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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.32, 11,277.48 and 2,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.32, 11,277.48 and 2,323 is: 3,484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.32 : 11,277.48 = 2,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.32/11,277.48 = 2,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.32x = 11,277.48 × 2,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.32x = 26,197,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197,586.04/7,517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.96

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