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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.61, 11,150.53 and 2,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.61, 11,150.53 and 2,168.64 is: 3,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.61 : 11,150.53 = 2,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.61/11,150.53 = 2,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.61x = 11,150.53 × 2,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.61x = 24,181,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181,485.38/7,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.99

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