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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.76, 11,181.15 and 2,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.76, 11,181.15 and 2,524.95 is: 3,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.76 : 11,181.15 = 2,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.76/11,181.15 = 2,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.76x = 11,181.15 × 2,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.76x = 28,231,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,844.69/7,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.06

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