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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.33, 11,277.54 and 2,324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.33, 11,277.54 and 2,324.19 is: 3,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.33 : 11,277.54 = 2,324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.33/11,277.54 = 2,324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.33x = 11,277.54 × 2,324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.33x = 26,211,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211,145.69/7,518.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.30

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