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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.76, 11,161.43 and 2,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.76, 11,161.43 and 2,174.85 is: 3,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.76 : 11,161.43 = 2,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.76/11,161.43 = 2,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.76x = 11,161.43 × 2,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.76x = 24,274,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,425.16/7,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.80

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