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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.56, 11,289.88 and 2,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.56, 11,289.88 and 2,332.44 is: 3,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.56 : 11,289.88 = 2,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.56/11,289.88 = 2,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.56x = 11,289.88 × 2,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.56x = 26,332,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332,967.71/7,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.67

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