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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.89, 11,285.73 and 2,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.89, 11,285.73 and 2,844.27 is: 4,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.89 : 11,285.73 = 2,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.89/11,285.73 = 2,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.89x = 11,285.73 × 2,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.89x = 32,099,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099,663.27/7,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.93

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