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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.40, 11,254.32 and 2,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.40, 11,254.32 and 2,310.60 is: 3,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.40 : 11,254.32 = 2,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.40/11,254.32 = 2,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.40x = 11,254.32 × 2,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.40x = 26,004,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,231.79/7,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.74

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