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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.05, 11,168.96 and 3,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.05, 11,168.96 and 3,281.11 is: 4,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.05 : 11,168.96 = 3,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.05/11,168.96 = 3,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.05x = 11,168.96 × 3,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.05x = 36,646,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,646,640.38/7,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.95

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