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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.32, 11,266.70 and 2,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.32, 11,266.70 and 2,316.20 is: 3,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.32 : 11,266.70 = 2,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.32/11,266.70 = 2,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.32x = 11,266.70 × 2,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.32x = 26,095,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095,862.63/7,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.67

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