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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.64, 11,288.97 and 2,260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.64, 11,288.97 and 2,260.43 is: 3,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.64 : 11,288.97 = 2,260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.64/11,288.97 = 2,260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.64x = 11,288.97 × 2,260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.64x = 25,517,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517,870.01/7,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.79

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