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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.26, 11,259.12 and 2,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.26, 11,259.12 and 2,312 is: 3,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.26 : 11,259.12 = 2,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.26/11,259.12 = 2,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.26x = 11,259.12 × 2,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.26x = 26,031,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031,085.44/7,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.92

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