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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.14, 11,270.55 and 2,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.14, 11,270.55 and 2,319.50 is: 3,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.14 : 11,270.55 = 2,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.14/11,270.55 = 2,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.14x = 11,270.55 × 2,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.14x = 26,142,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,040.73/7,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.05

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