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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.76, 11,263.12 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.76, 11,263.12 and 2,036.76 is: 3,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.76 : 11,263.12 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.76/11,263.12 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.76x = 11,263.12 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.76x = 22,940,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,272.29/7,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.13

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