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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.56, 11,160.38 and 2,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.56, 11,160.38 and 2,174.96 is: 3,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.56 : 11,160.38 = 2,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.56/11,160.38 = 2,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.56x = 11,160.38 × 2,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.56x = 24,273,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273,413.42/7,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.75

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