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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.07, 11,171.16 and 2,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.07, 11,171.16 and 2,518.26 is: 3,775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.07 : 11,171.16 = 2,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.07/11,171.16 = 2,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.07x = 11,171.16 × 2,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.07x = 28,131,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,885.38/7,452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.04

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