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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.35, 11,373.19 and 2,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.35, 11,373.19 and 2,315.14 is: 3,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.35 : 11,373.19 = 2,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.35/11,373.19 = 2,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.35x = 11,373.19 × 2,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.35x = 26,330,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,527.10/7,581.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.07

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