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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.57, 11,282.36 and 2,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.57, 11,282.36 and 2,327.49 is: 3,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.57 : 11,282.36 = 2,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.57/11,282.36 = 2,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.57x = 11,282.36 × 2,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.57x = 26,259,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,568.44/7,521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.24

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