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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.24, 11,184.22 and 2,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.24, 11,184.22 and 2,457.90 is: 3,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.24 : 11,184.22 = 2,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.24/11,184.22 = 2,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.24x = 11,184.22 × 2,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.24x = 27,489,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,728.44/7,455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.31

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