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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.06, 11,267.20 and 2,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.06, 11,267.20 and 2,316.94 is: 3,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.06 : 11,267.20 = 2,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.06/11,267.20 = 2,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.06x = 11,267.20 × 2,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.06x = 26,105,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,401.10/7,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.59

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