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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.59, 11,271.60 and 2,318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.59, 11,271.60 and 2,318.25 is: 3,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.59 : 11,271.60 = 2,318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.59/11,271.60 = 2,318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.59x = 11,271.60 × 2,318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.59x = 26,130,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,386.70/7,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.75

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