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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.76, 11,269.98 and 2,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.76, 11,269.98 and 2,321.04 is: 3,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.76 : 11,269.98 = 2,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.76/11,269.98 = 2,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.76x = 11,269.98 × 2,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.76x = 26,158,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,158,074.38/7,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.89

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