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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.94, 11,163.79 and 2,512.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.94, 11,163.79 and 2,512.47 is: 3,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.94 : 11,163.79 = 2,512.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.94/11,163.79 = 2,512.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.94x = 11,163.79 × 2,512.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.94x = 28,048,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,687.46/7,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.50

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