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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.64, 11,277.96 and 2,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.64, 11,277.96 and 2,324.40 is: 3,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.64 : 11,277.96 = 2,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.64/11,277.96 = 2,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.64x = 11,277.96 × 2,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.64x = 26,214,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214,490.22/7,518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.60

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