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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.02, 11,470.74 and 2,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.02, 11,470.74 and 2,454.52 is: 3,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.02 : 11,470.74 = 2,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.02/11,470.74 = 2,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.02x = 11,470.74 × 2,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.02x = 28,155,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,160.74/7,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.44

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