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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.01, 11,167.65 and 2,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.01, 11,167.65 and 2,179.47 is: 3,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.01 : 11,167.65 = 2,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.01/11,167.65 = 2,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.01x = 11,167.65 × 2,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.01x = 24,339,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,558.15/7,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.68

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