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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.36, 11,282.33 and 2,326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.36, 11,282.33 and 2,326.23 is: 3,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.36 : 11,282.33 = 2,326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.36/11,282.33 = 2,326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.36x = 11,282.33 × 2,326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.36x = 26,245,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,300.33/7,520.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.90

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