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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,576.56, 11,364.78 and 2,311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,576.56, 11,364.78 and 2,311.56 is: 3,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,576.56 : 11,364.78 = 2,311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,576.56/11,364.78 = 2,311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,576.56x = 11,364.78 × 2,311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,576.56x = 26,270,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270,370.86/7,576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.32

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