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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.97, 11,288.55 and 2,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.97, 11,288.55 and 2,331.25 is: 3,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.97 : 11,288.55 = 2,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.97/11,288.55 = 2,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.97x = 11,288.55 × 2,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.97x = 26,316,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316,432.19/7,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.21

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