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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.61, 11,292.39 and 3,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.61, 11,292.39 and 3,145.32 is: 4,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.61 : 11,292.39 = 3,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.61/11,292.39 = 3,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.61x = 11,292.39 × 3,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.61x = 35,518,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,180.11/7,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.01

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