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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.72, 11,264.16 and 2,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.72, 11,264.16 and 2,315 is: 3,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.72 : 11,264.16 = 2,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.72/11,264.16 = 2,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.72x = 11,264.16 × 2,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.72x = 26,076,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076,530.40/7,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.83

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