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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.97, 11,374.62 and 2,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.97, 11,374.62 and 2,317.42 is: 3,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.97 : 11,374.62 = 2,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.97/11,374.62 = 2,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.97x = 11,374.62 × 2,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.97x = 26,359,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,771.88/7,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.64

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