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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.52, 11,162.64 and 2,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.52, 11,162.64 and 2,512.16 is: 3,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.52 : 11,162.64 = 2,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.52/11,162.64 = 2,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.52x = 11,162.64 × 2,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.52x = 28,042,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,042,337.70/7,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.35

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