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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.56, 11,267.52 and 2,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.56, 11,267.52 and 2,317.04 is: 3,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.56 : 11,267.52 = 2,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.56/11,267.52 = 2,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.56x = 11,267.52 × 2,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.56x = 26,107,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107,294.54/7,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.15

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