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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.64, 11,164.40 and 2,512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.64, 11,164.40 and 2,512.63 is: 3,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.64 : 11,164.40 = 2,512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.64/11,164.40 = 2,512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.64x = 11,164.40 × 2,512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.64x = 28,052,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052,006.37/7,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.59

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