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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.23, 11,291.16 and 2,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.23, 11,291.16 and 2,261.23 is: 3,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.23 : 11,291.16 = 2,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.23/11,291.16 = 2,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.23x = 11,291.16 × 2,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.23x = 25,531,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531,909.73/7,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.39

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