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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.82, 11,167.41 and 2,178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.82, 11,167.41 and 2,178.95 is: 3,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.82 : 11,167.41 = 2,178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.82/11,167.41 = 2,178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.82x = 11,167.41 × 2,178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.82x = 24,333,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333,228.02/7,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.92

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