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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.82, 11,288.70 and 2,260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.82, 11,288.70 and 2,260.82 is: 3,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.82 : 11,288.70 = 2,260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.82/11,288.70 = 2,260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.82x = 11,288.70 × 2,260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.82x = 25,521,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521,662.29/7,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.22

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