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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.85, 11,168.51 and 3,061.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.85, 11,168.51 and 3,061.65 is: 4,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.85 : 11,168.51 = 3,061.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.85/11,168.51 = 3,061.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.85x = 11,168.51 × 3,061.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.85x = 34,194,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,041.00/7,443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.60

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