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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.80, 11,275.74 and 2,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.80, 11,275.74 and 2,323.08 is: 3,484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.80 : 11,275.74 = 2,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.80/11,275.74 = 2,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.80x = 11,275.74 × 2,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.80x = 26,194,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,446.08/7,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.79

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