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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.04, 11,256.21 and 2,309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.04, 11,256.21 and 2,309.91 is: 3,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.04 : 11,256.21 = 2,309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.04/11,256.21 = 2,309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.04x = 11,256.21 × 2,309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.04x = 26,000,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,000,832.04/7,504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.91

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