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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.28, 11,275.92 and 2,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.28, 11,275.92 and 2,323.04 is: 3,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.28 : 11,275.92 = 2,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.28/11,275.92 = 2,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.28x = 11,275.92 × 2,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.28x = 26,194,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,413.20/7,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.56

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