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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.60, 11,159.94 and 2,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.60, 11,159.94 and 2,823 is: 4,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.60 : 11,159.94 = 2,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.60/11,159.94 = 2,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.60x = 11,159.94 × 2,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.60x = 31,504,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,504,510.62/7,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.14

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