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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.76, 11,255.37 and 2,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.76, 11,255.37 and 2,309.50 is: 3,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.76 : 11,255.37 = 2,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.76/11,255.37 = 2,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.76x = 11,255.37 × 2,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.76x = 25,994,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994,277.02/7,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.17

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