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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.08, 11,277.48 and 2,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.08, 11,277.48 and 2,324 is: 3,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.08 : 11,277.48 = 2,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.08/11,277.48 = 2,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.08x = 11,277.48 × 2,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.08x = 26,208,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208,863.52/7,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.11

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