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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,578.29, 11,367.87 and 2,313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,578.29, 11,367.87 and 2,313.49 is: 3,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,578.29 : 11,367.87 = 2,313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,578.29/11,367.87 = 2,313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,578.29x = 11,367.87 × 2,313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,578.29x = 26,299,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299,453.57/7,578.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.37

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