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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.86, 11,267.40 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.86, 11,267.40 and 2,315.52 is: 3,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.86 : 11,267.40 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.86/11,267.40 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.86x = 11,267.40 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.86x = 26,089,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089,890.05/7,510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.62

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