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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.80, 11,290.74 and 2,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.80, 11,290.74 and 2,332.48 is: 3,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.80 : 11,290.74 = 2,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.80/11,290.74 = 2,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.80x = 11,290.74 × 2,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.80x = 26,335,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,425.24/7,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.89

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