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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.82, 11,373.44 and 2,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.82, 11,373.44 and 2,517 is: 3,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.82 : 11,373.44 = 2,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.82/11,373.44 = 2,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.82x = 11,373.44 × 2,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.82x = 28,626,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626,935.90/7,583.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.74

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