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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.56, 11,286.88 and 2,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.56, 11,286.88 and 2,330.44 is: 3,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.56 : 11,286.88 = 2,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.56/11,286.88 = 2,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.56x = 11,286.88 × 2,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.56x = 26,303,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,362.58/7,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.67

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