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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.88, 11,276.10 and 2,322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.88, 11,276.10 and 2,322.36 is: 3,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.88 : 11,276.10 = 2,322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.88/11,276.10 = 2,322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.88x = 11,276.10 × 2,322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.88x = 26,187,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187,163.60/7,517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.32

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