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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,528.56, 11,292.72 and 2,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,528.56, 11,292.72 and 2,056.56 is: 3,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,528.56 : 11,292.72 = 2,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,528.56/11,292.72 = 2,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,528.56x = 11,292.72 × 2,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,528.56x = 23,224,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,156.24/7,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.81

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