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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.64, 11,270.58 and 2,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.64, 11,270.58 and 2,319.52 is: 3,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.64 : 11,270.58 = 2,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.64/11,270.58 = 2,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.64x = 11,270.58 × 2,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.64x = 26,142,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,335.72/7,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.32

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