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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.76, 11,253.87 and 2,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.76, 11,253.87 and 2,308.50 is: 3,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.76 : 11,253.87 = 2,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.76/11,253.87 = 2,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.76x = 11,253.87 × 2,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.76x = 25,979,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979,558.90/7,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.67

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