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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.72, 11,252.70 and 2,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.72, 11,252.70 and 2,307.64 is: 3,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.72 : 11,252.70 = 2,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.72/11,252.70 = 2,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.72x = 11,252.70 × 2,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.72x = 25,967,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967,180.63/7,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.50

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