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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.44, 11,293.20 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.44, 11,293.20 and 2,849.76 is: 4,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.44 : 11,293.20 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.44/11,293.20 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.44x = 11,293.20 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.44x = 32,182,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,909.63/7,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.55

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