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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.56, 11,286.72 and 2,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.56, 11,286.72 and 2,330.28 is: 3,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.56 : 11,286.72 = 2,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.56/11,286.72 = 2,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.56x = 11,286.72 × 2,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.56x = 26,301,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,217.88/7,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.92

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