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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.92, 11,168.76 and 3,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.92, 11,168.76 and 3,548.72 is: 5,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.92 : 11,168.76 = 3,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.92/11,168.76 = 3,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.92x = 11,168.76 × 3,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.92x = 39,634,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634,801.99/7,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.45

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