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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.51, 11,167.23 and 2,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.51, 11,167.23 and 2,447.21 is: 3,670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.51 : 11,167.23 = 2,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.51/11,167.23 = 2,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.51x = 11,167.23 × 2,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.51x = 27,328,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,594.02/7,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.97

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