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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.32, 11,287.95 and 2,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.32, 11,287.95 and 2,260.32 is: 3,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.32 : 11,287.95 = 2,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.32/11,287.95 = 2,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.32x = 11,287.95 × 2,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.32x = 25,514,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514,379.14/7,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.47

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