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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.47, 11,253.69 and 2,308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.47, 11,253.69 and 2,308.34 is: 3,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.47 : 11,253.69 = 2,308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.47/11,253.69 = 2,308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.47x = 11,253.69 × 2,308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.47x = 25,977,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977,370.91/7,502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.51

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