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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.98, 11,163.04 and 1,895.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.98, 11,163.04 and 1,895.33 is: 2,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.98 : 11,163.04 = 1,895.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.98/11,163.04 = 1,895.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.98x = 11,163.04 × 1,895.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.98x = 21,157,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,644.60/7,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.01

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