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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.96, 11,151.45 and 2,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.96, 11,151.45 and 2,168.88 is: 3,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.96 : 11,151.45 = 2,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.96/11,151.45 = 2,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.96x = 11,151.45 × 2,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.96x = 24,186,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186,195.98/7,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.48

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