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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.88, 11,264.10 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.88, 11,264.10 and 2,314.36 is: 3,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.88 : 11,264.10 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.88/11,264.10 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.88x = 11,264.10 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.88x = 26,069,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069,182.48/7,509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.32

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