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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.28, 11,271.60 and 2,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.28, 11,271.60 and 2,319.68 is: 3,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.28 : 11,271.60 = 2,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.28/11,271.60 = 2,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.28x = 11,271.60 × 2,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.28x = 26,146,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146,505.09/7,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.04

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