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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.52, 11,265.36 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.52, 11,265.36 and 2,314.56 is: 3,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.52 : 11,265.36 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.52/11,265.36 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.52x = 11,265.36 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.52x = 26,074,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,351.64/7,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.25

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