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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.61, 11,075.22 and 2,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.61, 11,075.22 and 2,452.55 is: 3,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.61 : 11,075.22 = 2,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.61/11,075.22 = 2,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.61x = 11,075.22 × 2,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.61x = 27,162,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,475.43/7,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.25

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