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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.98, 11,281.04 and 2,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.98, 11,281.04 and 2,326.26 is: 3,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.98 : 11,281.04 = 2,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.98/11,281.04 = 2,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.98x = 11,281.04 × 2,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.98x = 26,242,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242,632.11/7,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.72

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