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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.91, 11,287.37 and 4,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.91, 11,287.37 and 4,426.52 is: 6,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.91 : 11,287.37 = 4,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.91/11,287.37 = 4,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.91x = 11,287.37 × 4,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.91x = 49,963,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963,723.68/7,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.78

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