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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.48, 11,370.41 and 2,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.48, 11,370.41 and 2,313.28 is: 3,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.48 : 11,370.41 = 2,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.48/11,370.41 = 2,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.48x = 11,370.41 × 2,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.48x = 26,302,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302,942.04/7,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.28

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