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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.84, 11,291.82 and 2,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.84, 11,291.82 and 2,261.63 is: 3,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.84 : 11,291.82 = 2,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.84/11,291.82 = 2,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.84x = 11,291.82 × 2,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.84x = 25,537,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,947.10/7,526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.92

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