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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.32, 11,253.48 and 2,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.32, 11,253.48 and 2,307 is: 3,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.32 : 11,253.48 = 2,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.32/11,253.48 = 2,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.32x = 11,253.48 × 2,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.32x = 25,961,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961,778.36/7,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.96

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