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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.62, 11,159.55 and 2,174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.62, 11,159.55 and 2,174.87 is: 3,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.62 : 11,159.55 = 2,174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.62/11,159.55 = 2,174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.62x = 11,159.55 × 2,174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.62x = 24,270,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,514.71/7,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.46

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