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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.32, 11,263.35 and 2,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.32, 11,263.35 and 2,315.24 is: 3,472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.32 : 11,263.35 = 2,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.32/11,263.35 = 2,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.32x = 11,263.35 × 2,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.32x = 26,077,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077,358.45/7,509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.67

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