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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.56, 11,283.72 and 2,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.56, 11,283.72 and 2,050.56 is: 3,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.56 : 11,283.72 = 2,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.56/11,283.72 = 2,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.56x = 11,283.72 × 2,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.56x = 23,137,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137,944.88/7,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.81

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