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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.93, 11,288.77 and 2,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.93, 11,288.77 and 2,526.80 is: 3,790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.93 : 11,288.77 = 2,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.93/11,288.77 = 2,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.93x = 11,288.77 × 2,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.93x = 28,524,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,464.04/7,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.66

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