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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.40, 11,286.72 and 2,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.40, 11,286.72 and 2,332.32 is: 3,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.40 : 11,286.72 = 2,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.40/11,286.72 = 2,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.40x = 11,286.72 × 2,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.40x = 26,324,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324,242.79/7,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.59

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