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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.12, 11,292.16 and 2,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.12, 11,292.16 and 2,332.40 is: 3,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.12 : 11,292.16 = 2,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.12/11,292.16 = 2,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.12x = 11,292.16 × 2,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.12x = 26,337,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,833.98/7,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.52

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