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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.54, 11,183.84 and 2,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.54, 11,183.84 and 2,526.73 is: 3,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.54 : 11,183.84 = 2,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.54/11,183.84 = 2,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.54x = 11,183.84 × 2,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.54x = 28,258,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258,522.40/7,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.73

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