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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.62, 11,180.31 and 2,455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.62, 11,180.31 and 2,455.27 is: 3,683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.62 : 11,180.31 = 2,455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.62/11,180.31 = 2,455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.62x = 11,180.31 × 2,455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.62x = 27,450,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,679.73/7,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.36

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