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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.22, 11,290.42 and 2,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.22, 11,290.42 and 2,332.50 is: 3,499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.22 : 11,290.42 = 2,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.22/11,290.42 = 2,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.22x = 11,290.42 × 2,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.22x = 26,334,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334,904.65/7,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.09

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