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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.88, 11,255.97 and 2,309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.88, 11,255.97 and 2,309.75 is: 3,464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.88 : 11,255.97 = 2,309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.88/11,255.97 = 2,309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.88x = 11,255.97 × 2,309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.88x = 25,998,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,465.16/7,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.67

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