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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.44, 11,288.82 and 2,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.44, 11,288.82 and 2,332.12 is: 3,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.44 : 11,288.82 = 2,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.44/11,288.82 = 2,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.44x = 11,288.82 × 2,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.44x = 26,326,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,882.90/7,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.92

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