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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.39, 11,260.19 and 2,312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.39, 11,260.19 and 2,312.25 is: 3,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.39 : 11,260.19 = 2,312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.39/11,260.19 = 2,312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.39x = 11,260.19 × 2,312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.39x = 26,036,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,362.77/7,506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.56

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