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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.09, 11,291.72 and 2,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.09, 11,291.72 and 2,847.44 is: 4,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.09 : 11,291.72 = 2,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.09/11,291.72 = 2,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.09x = 11,291.72 × 2,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.09x = 32,152,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,509.19/7,526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.14

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