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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.88, 11,279.52 and 6,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.88, 11,279.52 and 6,600.24 is: 9,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.88 : 11,279.52 = 6,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.88/11,279.52 = 6,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.88x = 11,279.52 × 6,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.88x = 74,447,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,447,539.08/7,526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.89

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