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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.93, 11,285.77 and 2,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.93, 11,285.77 and 2,524.80 is: 3,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.93 : 11,285.77 = 2,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.93/11,285.77 = 2,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.93x = 11,285.77 × 2,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.93x = 28,494,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494,305.78/7,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.66

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