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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.22, 11,282.91 and 2,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.22, 11,282.91 and 2,327.50 is: 3,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.22 : 11,282.91 = 2,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.22/11,282.91 = 2,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.22x = 11,282.91 × 2,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.22x = 26,260,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260,973.03/7,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.58

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