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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.56, 11,277.72 and 2,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.56, 11,277.72 and 2,324.22 is: 3,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.56 : 11,277.72 = 2,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.56/11,277.72 = 2,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.56x = 11,277.72 × 2,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.56x = 26,211,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211,902.38/7,519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.83

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