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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.64, 11,270.34 and 2,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.64, 11,270.34 and 2,895 is: 4,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.64 : 11,270.34 = 2,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.64/11,270.34 = 2,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.64x = 11,270.34 × 2,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.64x = 32,627,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,634.30/7,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.61

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