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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.44, 11,287.32 and 2,331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.44, 11,287.32 and 2,331.12 is: 3,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.44 : 11,287.32 = 2,331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.44/11,287.32 = 2,331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.44x = 11,287.32 × 2,331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.44x = 26,312,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,097.40/7,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.42

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