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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.56, 11,181.78 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.56, 11,181.78 and 2,523 is: 3,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.56 : 11,181.78 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.56/11,181.78 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.56x = 11,181.78 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.56x = 28,211,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,630.94/7,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.99

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