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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.61, 11,285.72 and 2,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.61, 11,285.72 and 2,328.48 is: 3,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.61 : 11,285.72 = 2,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.61/11,285.72 = 2,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.61x = 11,285.72 × 2,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.61x = 26,278,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,561.66/7,522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.28

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