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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.60, 11,275.97 and 2,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.60, 11,275.97 and 2,322.88 is: 3,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.60 : 11,275.97 = 2,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.60/11,275.97 = 2,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.60x = 11,275.97 × 2,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.60x = 26,192,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192,674.62/7,516.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.65

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