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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.50, 11,287.02 and 2,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.50, 11,287.02 and 2,330.24 is: 3,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.50 : 11,287.02 = 2,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.50/11,287.02 = 2,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.50x = 11,287.02 × 2,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.50x = 26,301,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,465.48/7,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.44

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