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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.89, 11,178.66 and 2,522.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.89, 11,178.66 and 2,522.57 is: 3,783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.89 : 11,178.66 = 2,522.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.89/11,178.66 = 2,522.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.89x = 11,178.66 × 2,522.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.89x = 28,198,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198,952.36/7,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.63

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