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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.13, 11,158.31 and 2,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.13, 11,158.31 and 2,697.12 is: 4,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.13 : 11,158.31 = 2,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.13/11,158.31 = 2,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.13x = 11,158.31 × 2,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.13x = 30,095,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095,307.81/7,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.83

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