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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.64, 11,274.96 and 2,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.64, 11,274.96 and 2,322.40 is: 3,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.64 : 11,274.96 = 2,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.64/11,274.96 = 2,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.64x = 11,274.96 × 2,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.64x = 26,184,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184,967.10/7,516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.60

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