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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,576.15, 11,364.81 and 2,311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,576.15, 11,364.81 and 2,311.63 is: 3,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,576.15 : 11,364.81 = 2,311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,576.15/11,364.81 = 2,311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,576.15x = 11,364.81 × 2,311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,576.15x = 26,271,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271,235.74/7,576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.62

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