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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.74 and 2,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.74 and 2,327.27 is: 3,491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.44 : 11,282.74 = 2,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.44/11,282.74 = 2,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.44x = 11,282.74 × 2,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.44x = 26,257,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,920.09/7,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.08

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