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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.44, 11,280.66 and 2,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.44, 11,280.66 and 2,326.32 is: 3,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.44 : 11,280.66 = 2,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.44/11,280.66 = 2,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.44x = 11,280.66 × 2,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.44x = 26,242,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242,356.94/7,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.47

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