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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.73, 11,284.40 and 2,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.73, 11,284.40 and 2,327.61 is: 3,491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.73 : 11,284.40 = 2,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.73/11,284.40 = 2,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.73x = 11,284.40 × 2,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.73x = 26,265,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265,620.04/7,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.97

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