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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.35, 11,262.23 and 2,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.35, 11,262.23 and 2,312.01 is: 3,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.35 : 11,262.23 = 2,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.35/11,262.23 = 2,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.35x = 11,262.23 × 2,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.35x = 26,038,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038,388.38/7,507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.39

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