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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.72, 11,285.16 and 2,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.72, 11,285.16 and 2,329.04 is: 3,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.72 : 11,285.16 = 2,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.72/11,285.16 = 2,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.72x = 11,285.16 × 2,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.72x = 26,283,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,589.05/7,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.89

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