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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.22, 11,168.07 and 2,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.22, 11,168.07 and 2,179.32 is: 3,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.22 : 11,168.07 = 2,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.22/11,168.07 = 2,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.22x = 11,168.07 × 2,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.22x = 24,338,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,785.80/7,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.49

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