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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.40, 11,261.16 and 2,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.40, 11,261.16 and 2,313.32 is: 3,470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.40 : 11,261.16 = 2,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.40/11,261.16 = 2,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.40x = 11,261.16 × 2,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.40x = 26,050,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050,666.65/7,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.00

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