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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.72, 11,283.66 and 2,328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.72, 11,283.66 and 2,328.04 is: 3,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.72 : 11,283.66 = 2,328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.72/11,283.66 = 2,328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.72x = 11,283.66 × 2,328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.72x = 26,268,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268,811.83/7,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.39

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