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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.48, 11,183.47 and 2,458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.48, 11,183.47 and 2,458.91 is: 3,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.48 : 11,183.47 = 2,458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.48/11,183.47 = 2,458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.48x = 11,183.47 × 2,458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.48x = 27,499,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499,168.03/7,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.96

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