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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.58, 11,276.36 and 2,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.58, 11,276.36 and 2,324.06 is: 3,485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.58 : 11,276.36 = 2,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.58/11,276.36 = 2,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.58x = 11,276.36 × 2,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.58x = 26,206,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206,937.22/7,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.16

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