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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.64, 11,290.47 and 2,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.64, 11,290.47 and 2,261.43 is: 3,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.64 : 11,290.47 = 2,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.64/11,290.47 = 2,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.64x = 11,290.47 × 2,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.64x = 25,532,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,607.57/7,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.30

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