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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.80, 11,285.64 and 2,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.80, 11,285.64 and 2,328.72 is: 3,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.80 : 11,285.64 = 2,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.80/11,285.64 = 2,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.80x = 11,285.64 × 2,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.80x = 26,281,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,095.58/7,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.53

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