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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.66, 11,253.99 and 2,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.66, 11,253.99 and 2,308.58 is: 3,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.66 : 11,253.99 = 2,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.66/11,253.99 = 2,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.66x = 11,253.99 × 2,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.66x = 25,980,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980,736.23/7,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.87

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