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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.56, 11,257.40 and 2,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.56, 11,257.40 and 2,311.44 is: 3,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.56 : 11,257.40 = 2,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.56/11,257.40 = 2,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.56x = 11,257.40 × 2,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.56x = 26,020,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020,804.66/7,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.49

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