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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.32, 11,276.52 and 2,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.32, 11,276.52 and 2,322.52 is: 3,483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.32 : 11,276.52 = 2,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.32/11,276.52 = 2,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.32x = 11,276.52 × 2,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.32x = 26,189,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,943.23/7,517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.95

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