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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.72, 11,277.66 and 2,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.72, 11,277.66 and 2,324 is: 3,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.72 : 11,277.66 = 2,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.72/11,277.66 = 2,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.72x = 11,277.66 × 2,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.72x = 26,209,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209,281.84/7,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.33

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