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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.62, 11,265.78 and 2,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.62, 11,265.78 and 2,245.65 is: 3,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.62 : 11,265.78 = 2,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.62/11,265.78 = 2,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.62x = 11,265.78 × 2,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.62x = 25,298,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,965.03/7,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.42

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