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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.48, 11,284.80 and 2,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.48, 11,284.80 and 2,328.76 is: 3,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.48 : 11,284.80 = 2,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.48/11,284.80 = 2,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.48x = 11,284.80 × 2,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.48x = 26,279,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279,590.85/7,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.47

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