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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.03, 11,269.70 and 2,318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.03, 11,269.70 and 2,318.91 is: 3,478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.03 : 11,269.70 = 2,318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.03/11,269.70 = 2,318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.03x = 11,269.70 × 2,318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.03x = 26,133,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133,374.87/7,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.41

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