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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.56, 11,291.38 and 2,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.56, 11,291.38 and 2,333.44 is: 3,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.56 : 11,291.38 = 2,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.56/11,291.38 = 2,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.56x = 11,291.38 × 2,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.56x = 26,347,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347,757.75/7,527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.17

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