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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.98, 11,276.88 and 2,321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.98, 11,276.88 and 2,321.64 is: 3,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.98 : 11,276.88 = 2,321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.98/11,276.88 = 2,321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.98x = 11,276.88 × 2,321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.98x = 26,180,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180,855.68/7,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.90

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