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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.59, 11,267.10 and 2,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.59, 11,267.10 and 2,315.25 is: 3,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.59 : 11,267.10 = 2,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.59/11,267.10 = 2,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.59x = 11,267.10 × 2,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.59x = 26,086,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086,153.28/7,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.25

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