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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.97, 11,281.05 and 2,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.97, 11,281.05 and 2,326.25 is: 3,489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.97 : 11,281.05 = 2,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.97/11,281.05 = 2,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.97x = 11,281.05 × 2,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.97x = 26,242,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242,542.56/7,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.71

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