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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.26, 11,186.46 and 2,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.26, 11,186.46 and 2,528.46 is: 3,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.26 : 11,186.46 = 2,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.26/11,186.46 = 2,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.26x = 11,186.46 × 2,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.26x = 28,284,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284,516.65/7,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.34

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