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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.12, 11,265.60 and 2,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.12, 11,265.60 and 2,317.04 is: 3,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.12 : 11,265.60 = 2,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.12/11,265.60 = 2,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.12x = 11,265.60 × 2,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.12x = 26,102,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,102,845.82/7,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.23

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