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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.92, 11,250.06 and 2,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.92, 11,250.06 and 2,307.40 is: 3,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.92 : 11,250.06 = 2,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.92/11,250.06 = 2,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.92x = 11,250.06 × 2,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.92x = 25,958,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958,388.44/7,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.77

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