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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.55, 11,166.47 and 2,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.55, 11,166.47 and 2,514.38 is: 3,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.55 : 11,166.47 = 2,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.55/11,166.47 = 2,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.55x = 11,166.47 × 2,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.55x = 28,076,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076,764.18/7,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.45

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