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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.73, 11,282.31 and 2,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.73, 11,282.31 and 2,328.39 is: 3,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.73 : 11,282.31 = 2,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.73/11,282.31 = 2,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.73x = 11,282.31 × 2,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.73x = 26,269,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,617.78/7,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.57

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