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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.45, 11,179.53 and 2,522.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.45, 11,179.53 and 2,522.98 is: 3,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.45 : 11,179.53 = 2,522.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.45/11,179.53 = 2,522.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.45x = 11,179.53 × 2,522.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.45x = 28,205,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205,730.60/7,453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.25

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