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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.30, 11,283.17 and 2,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.30, 11,283.17 and 2,327.18 is: 3,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.30 : 11,283.17 = 2,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.30/11,283.17 = 2,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.30x = 11,283.17 × 2,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.30x = 26,257,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,899.51/7,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.14

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