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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.12, 11,287.95 and 2,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.12, 11,287.95 and 2,329.98 is: 3,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.12 : 11,287.95 = 2,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.12/11,287.95 = 2,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.12x = 11,287.95 × 2,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.12x = 26,300,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,697.74/7,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.52

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