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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.34, 11,372.66 and 2,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.34, 11,372.66 and 2,317.54 is: 3,476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.34 : 11,372.66 = 2,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.34/11,372.66 = 2,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.34x = 11,372.66 × 2,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.34x = 26,356,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,594.46/7,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.51

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