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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.69, 11,279.27 and 4,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.69, 11,279.27 and 4,232.87 is: 6,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.69 : 11,279.27 = 4,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.69/11,279.27 = 4,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.69x = 11,279.27 × 4,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.69x = 47,743,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743,606.04/7,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.24

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