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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.48, 11,367.41 and 2,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.48, 11,367.41 and 2,311.28 is: 3,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.48 : 11,367.41 = 2,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.48/11,367.41 = 2,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.48x = 11,367.41 × 2,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.48x = 26,273,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273,258.95/7,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.28

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