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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.51, 11,265.39 and 2,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.51, 11,265.39 and 2,314.38 is: 3,472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.51 : 11,265.39 = 2,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.51/11,265.39 = 2,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.51x = 11,265.39 × 2,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.51x = 26,072,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072,393.31/7,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.38

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