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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.31, 11,167.88 and 3,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.31, 11,167.88 and 3,549.02 is: 5,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.31 : 11,167.88 = 3,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.31/11,167.88 = 3,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.31x = 11,167.88 × 3,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.31x = 39,634,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634,955.89/7,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.20

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