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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.56, 11,289.72 and 2,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.56, 11,289.72 and 2,332.28 is: 3,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.56 : 11,289.72 = 2,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.56/11,289.72 = 2,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.56x = 11,289.72 × 2,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.56x = 26,330,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,788.16/7,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.92

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