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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.93, 11,182.88 and 2,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.93, 11,182.88 and 2,522.88 is: 3,784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.93 : 11,182.88 = 2,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.93/11,182.88 = 2,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.93x = 11,182.88 × 2,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.93x = 28,213,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213,070.60/7,454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.49

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