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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.40, 11,289.18 and 2,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.40, 11,289.18 and 2,332.12 is: 3,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.40 : 11,289.18 = 2,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.40/11,289.18 = 2,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.40x = 11,289.18 × 2,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.40x = 26,327,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,327,722.46/7,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.05

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