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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.13, 11,259.35 and 2,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.13, 11,259.35 and 2,312 is: 3,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.13 : 11,259.35 = 2,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.13/11,259.35 = 2,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.13x = 11,259.35 × 2,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.13x = 26,031,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031,617.20/7,506.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.05

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