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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.28, 11,166.08 and 3,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.28, 11,166.08 and 3,283.18 is: 4,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.28 : 11,166.08 = 3,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.28/11,166.08 = 3,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.28x = 11,166.08 × 3,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.28x = 36,660,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660,250.53/7,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.62

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