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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.94, 11,185.32 and 2,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.94, 11,185.32 and 2,524.25 is: 3,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.94 : 11,185.32 = 2,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.94/11,185.32 = 2,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.94x = 11,185.32 × 2,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.94x = 28,234,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234,544.01/7,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.85

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