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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.26, 11,180.40 and 2,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.26, 11,180.40 and 2,524.44 is: 3,784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.26 : 11,180.40 = 2,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.26/11,180.40 = 2,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.26x = 11,180.40 × 2,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.26x = 28,224,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,248.98/7,458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.29

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