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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.28, 11,284.97 and 3,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.28, 11,284.97 and 3,082.62 is: 4,622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.28 : 11,284.97 = 3,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.28/11,284.97 = 3,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.28x = 11,284.97 × 3,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.28x = 34,787,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,258.81/7,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.11

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