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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.55, 11,256.77 and 2,310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.55, 11,256.77 and 2,310.42 is: 3,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.55 : 11,256.77 = 2,310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.55/11,256.77 = 2,310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.55x = 11,256.77 × 2,310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.55x = 26,007,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,007,914.53/7,504.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.62

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