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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.83, 11,177.63 and 2,453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.83, 11,177.63 and 2,453.49 is: 3,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.83 : 11,177.63 = 2,453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.83/11,177.63 = 2,453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.83x = 11,177.63 × 2,453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.83x = 27,424,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424,203.43/7,450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.69

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