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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.40, 11,262.66 and 2,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.40, 11,262.66 and 2,314.32 is: 3,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.40 : 11,262.66 = 2,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.40/11,262.66 = 2,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.40x = 11,262.66 × 2,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.40x = 26,065,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,399.29/7,508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.50

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