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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.28, 11,274.84 and 4,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.28, 11,274.84 and 4,229.31 is: 6,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.28 : 11,274.84 = 4,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.28/11,274.84 = 4,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.28x = 11,274.84 × 4,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.28x = 47,684,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684,793.56/7,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.77

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