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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.69, 11,263.03 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.69, 11,263.03 and 2,314.56 is: 3,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.69 : 11,263.03 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.69/11,263.03 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.69x = 11,263.03 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.69x = 26,068,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068,958.72/7,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.84

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