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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.66, 11,366.23 and 2,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.66, 11,366.23 and 2,312.46 is: 3,468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.66 : 11,366.23 = 2,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.66/11,366.23 = 2,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.66x = 11,366.23 × 2,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.66x = 26,283,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,952.23/7,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.61

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