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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.28, 11,285.30 and 5,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.28, 11,285.30 and 5,976.24 is: 8,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.28 : 11,285.30 = 5,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.28/11,285.30 = 5,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.28x = 11,285.30 × 5,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.28x = 67,443,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,443,631.39/7,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.08

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