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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.47, 11,290.31 and 2,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.47, 11,290.31 and 2,528.64 is: 3,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.47 : 11,290.31 = 2,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.47/11,290.31 = 2,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.47x = 11,290.31 × 2,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.47x = 28,549,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,549,165.18/7,526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.17

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