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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.95, 11,163.20 and 2,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.95, 11,163.20 and 2,176.71 is: 3,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.95 : 11,163.20 = 2,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.95/11,163.20 = 2,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.95x = 11,163.20 × 2,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.95x = 24,299,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,049.07/7,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.71

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