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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.83, 11,176.13 and 2,452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.83, 11,176.13 and 2,452.49 is: 3,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.83 : 11,176.13 = 2,452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.83/11,176.13 = 2,452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.83x = 11,176.13 × 2,452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.83x = 27,409,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,278.92/7,449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.18

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