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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.50, 11,366.89 and 2,313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.50, 11,366.89 and 2,313.69 is: 3,470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.50 : 11,366.89 = 2,313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.50/11,366.89 = 2,313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.50x = 11,366.89 × 2,313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.50x = 26,299,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299,391.32/7,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.72

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