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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.77, 11,290.75 and 2,261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.77, 11,290.75 and 2,261.37 is: 3,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.77 : 11,290.75 = 2,261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.77/11,290.75 = 2,261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.77x = 11,290.75 × 2,261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.77x = 25,532,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,596.83/7,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.24

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