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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.76, 11,182.65 and 2,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.76, 11,182.65 and 2,525.95 is: 3,786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.76 : 11,182.65 = 2,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.76/11,182.65 = 2,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.76x = 11,182.65 × 2,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.76x = 28,246,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246,814.77/7,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.56

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