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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.82, 11,264.73 and 2,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.82, 11,264.73 and 2,314.50 is: 3,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.82 : 11,264.73 = 2,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.82/11,264.73 = 2,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.82x = 11,264.73 × 2,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.82x = 26,072,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072,217.59/7,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.21

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