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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.28, 11,265.72 and 2,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.28, 11,265.72 and 2,314.84 is: 3,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.28 : 11,265.72 = 2,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.28/11,265.72 = 2,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.28x = 11,265.72 × 2,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.28x = 26,078,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078,339.28/7,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.81

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