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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.82, 11,272.14 and 2,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.82, 11,272.14 and 2,320.74 is: 3,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.82 : 11,272.14 = 2,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.82/11,272.14 = 2,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.82x = 11,272.14 × 2,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.82x = 26,159,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159,706.18/7,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.08

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