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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.20, 11,268.03 and 2,317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.20, 11,268.03 and 2,317.07 is: 3,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.20 : 11,268.03 = 2,317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.20/11,268.03 = 2,317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.20x = 11,268.03 × 2,317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.20x = 26,108,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,108,814.27/7,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.98

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