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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.26, 11,242.88 and 2,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.26, 11,242.88 and 2,023.26 is: 3,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.26 : 11,242.88 = 2,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.26/11,242.88 = 2,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.26x = 11,242.88 × 2,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.26x = 22,747,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,269.39/7,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.89

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