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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.99, 11,257.49 and 2,310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.99, 11,257.49 and 2,310.87 is: 3,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.99 : 11,257.49 = 2,310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.99/11,257.49 = 2,310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.99x = 11,257.49 × 2,310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.99x = 26,014,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,550.81/7,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.30

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