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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.56, 11,369.02 and 2,314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.56, 11,369.02 and 2,314.15 is: 3,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.56 : 11,369.02 = 2,314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.56/11,369.02 = 2,314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.56x = 11,369.02 × 2,314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.56x = 26,309,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,617.63/7,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.67

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