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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.72, 11,329.08 and 2,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.72, 11,329.08 and 2,359 is: 3,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.72 : 11,329.08 = 2,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.72/11,329.08 = 2,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.72x = 11,329.08 × 2,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.72x = 26,725,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725,299.72/7,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.50

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