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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.61, 11,288.72 and 2,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.61, 11,288.72 and 2,330.48 is: 3,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.61 : 11,288.72 = 2,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.61/11,288.72 = 2,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.61x = 11,288.72 × 2,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.61x = 26,308,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,124.53/7,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.28

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