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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.97, 11,278.04 and 2,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.97, 11,278.04 and 2,324.25 is: 3,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.97 : 11,278.04 = 2,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.97/11,278.04 = 2,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.97x = 11,278.04 × 2,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.97x = 26,212,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212,972.85/7,517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.71

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