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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.14, 11,265.81 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.14, 11,265.81 and 2,316 is: 3,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.14 : 11,265.81 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.14/11,265.81 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.14x = 11,265.81 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.14x = 26,091,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,091,615.96/7,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.19

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