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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.81, 11,180.63 and 2,521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.81, 11,180.63 and 2,521.13 is: 3,782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.81 : 11,180.63 = 2,521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.81/11,180.63 = 2,521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.81x = 11,180.63 × 2,521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.81x = 28,187,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187,772.11/7,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.17

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