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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.79, 11,182.72 and 2,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.79, 11,182.72 and 2,525.98 is: 3,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.79 : 11,182.72 = 2,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.79/11,182.72 = 2,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.79x = 11,182.72 × 2,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.79x = 28,247,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,292.79/7,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.61

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