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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.34, 11,277.43 and 2,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.34, 11,277.43 and 2,322 is: 3,483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.34 : 11,277.43 = 2,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.34/11,277.43 = 2,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.34x = 11,277.43 × 2,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.34x = 26,186,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186,186.66/7,517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.44

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