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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.26, 11,272.52 and 2,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.26, 11,272.52 and 2,319.13 is: 3,479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.26 : 11,272.52 = 2,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.26/11,272.52 = 2,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.26x = 11,272.52 × 2,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.26x = 26,142,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,439.31/7,513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.51

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