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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.02, 11,164.80 and 2,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.02, 11,164.80 and 2,512.82 is: 3,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.02 : 11,164.80 = 2,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.02/11,164.80 = 2,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.02x = 11,164.80 × 2,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.02x = 28,055,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055,132.74/7,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.32

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