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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.54, 11,170.96 and 2,518.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.54, 11,170.96 and 2,518.07 is: 3,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.54 : 11,170.96 = 2,518.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.54/11,170.96 = 2,518.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.54x = 11,170.96 × 2,518.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.54x = 28,129,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129,259.25/7,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.48

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