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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.48, 11,253.72 and 2,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.48, 11,253.72 and 2,307.68 is: 3,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.48 : 11,253.72 = 2,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.48/11,253.72 = 2,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.48x = 11,253.72 × 2,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.48x = 25,969,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,984.57/7,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.52

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