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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527, 11,291.58 and 2,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527, 11,291.58 and 2,333.28 is: 3,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527 : 11,291.58 = 2,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527/11,291.58 = 2,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527x = 11,291.58 × 2,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527x = 26,346,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,417.78/7,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.25

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