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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.42, 11,277.52 and 2,324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.42, 11,277.52 and 2,324.29 is: 3,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.42 : 11,277.52 = 2,324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.42/11,277.52 = 2,324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.42x = 11,277.52 × 2,324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.42x = 26,212,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212,226.96/7,518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.40

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