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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.92, 11,291.43 and 2,262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.92, 11,291.43 and 2,262.81 is: 3,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.92 : 11,291.43 = 2,262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.92/11,291.43 = 2,262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.92x = 11,291.43 × 2,262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.92x = 25,550,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550,360.72/7,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.08

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