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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.57, 11,283.86 and 2,328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.57, 11,283.86 and 2,328.49 is: 3,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.57 : 11,283.86 = 2,328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.57/11,283.86 = 2,328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.57x = 11,283.86 × 2,328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.57x = 26,274,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274,355.17/7,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.74

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