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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.80, 11,287.22 and 2,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.80, 11,287.22 and 2,330.68 is: 3,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.80 : 11,287.22 = 2,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.80/11,287.22 = 2,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.80x = 11,287.22 × 2,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.80x = 26,306,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306,897.91/7,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.03

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