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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.03, 11,268.50 and 2,515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.03, 11,268.50 and 2,515.30 is: 3,772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.03 : 11,268.50 = 2,515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.03/11,268.50 = 2,515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.03x = 11,268.50 × 2,515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.03x = 28,343,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,617.30/7,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.09

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