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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.61, 11,182.72 and 2,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.61, 11,182.72 and 2,524.68 is: 3,786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.61 : 11,182.72 = 2,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.61/11,182.72 = 2,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.61x = 11,182.72 × 2,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.61x = 28,232,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,789.53/7,455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.78

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