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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.52, 11,181.72 and 2,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.52, 11,181.72 and 2,523.96 is: 3,786.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.52 : 11,181.72 = 2,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.52/11,181.72 = 2,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.52x = 11,181.72 × 2,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.52x = 28,222,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,214.01/7,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.43

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