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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.47, 11,372.37 and 2,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.47, 11,372.37 and 2,315.92 is: 3,474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.47 : 11,372.37 = 2,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.47/11,372.37 = 2,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.47x = 11,372.37 × 2,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.47x = 26,337,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,499.13/7,580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.39

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