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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.46, 11,163.36 and 2,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.46, 11,163.36 and 2,512.82 is: 3,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.46 : 11,163.36 = 2,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.46/11,163.36 = 2,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.46x = 11,163.36 × 2,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.46x = 28,051,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,051,514.28/7,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.11

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