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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.27, 11,281.68 and 2,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.27, 11,281.68 and 2,842.76 is: 4,263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.27 : 11,281.68 = 2,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.27/11,281.68 = 2,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.27x = 11,281.68 × 2,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.27x = 32,071,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,136.84/7,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.49

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