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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.28, 11,270.34 and 4,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.28, 11,270.34 and 4,226.31 is: 6,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.28 : 11,270.34 = 4,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.28/11,270.34 = 4,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.28x = 11,270.34 × 4,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.28x = 47,631,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,631,950.65/7,523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.27

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