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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.36, 11,164.68 and 2,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.36, 11,164.68 and 2,826 is: 4,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.36 : 11,164.68 = 2,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.36/11,164.68 = 2,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.36x = 11,164.68 × 2,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.36x = 31,551,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551,385.68/7,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.86

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