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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.70, 11,182.56 and 2,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.70, 11,182.56 and 2,525.88 is: 3,786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.70 : 11,182.56 = 2,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.70/11,182.56 = 2,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.70x = 11,182.56 × 2,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.70x = 28,245,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,804.65/7,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.45

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