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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.91, 11,276.77 and 2,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.91, 11,276.77 and 2,323.79 is: 3,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.91 : 11,276.77 = 2,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.91/11,276.77 = 2,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.91x = 11,276.77 × 2,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.91x = 26,204,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204,829.81/7,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.65

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