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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.90, 11,183.94 and 2,524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.90, 11,183.94 and 2,524.37 is: 3,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.90 : 11,183.94 = 2,524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.90/11,183.94 = 2,524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.90x = 11,183.94 × 2,524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.90x = 28,232,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,346.70/7,454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.08

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