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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.13, 11,254.84 and 2,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.13, 11,254.84 and 2,309 is: 3,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.13 : 11,254.84 = 2,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.13/11,254.84 = 2,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.13x = 11,254.84 × 2,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.13x = 25,987,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,425.56/7,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.55

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