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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.24, 11,163.17 and 2,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.24, 11,163.17 and 2,177.16 is: 3,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.24 : 11,163.17 = 2,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.24/11,163.17 = 2,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.24x = 11,163.17 × 2,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.24x = 24,303,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303,940.50/7,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.24

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