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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.70, 11,262.76 and 2,313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.70, 11,262.76 and 2,313.57 is: 3,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.70 : 11,262.76 = 2,313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.70/11,262.76 = 2,313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.70x = 11,262.76 × 2,313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.70x = 26,057,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057,183.65/7,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.73

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