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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.82, 11,285.70 and 2,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.82, 11,285.70 and 2,329.68 is: 3,494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.82 : 11,285.70 = 2,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.82/11,285.70 = 2,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.82x = 11,285.70 × 2,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.82x = 26,292,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,069.58/7,523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.51

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