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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.57, 11,285.36 and 2,329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.57, 11,285.36 and 2,329.49 is: 3,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.57 : 11,285.36 = 2,329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.57/11,285.36 = 2,329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.57x = 11,285.36 × 2,329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.57x = 26,289,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,133.27/7,523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.24

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