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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.32, 11,279.52 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.32, 11,279.52 and 2,324.52 is: 3,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.32 : 11,279.52 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.32/11,279.52 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.32x = 11,279.52 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.32x = 26,219,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219,469.83/7,519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.95

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