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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.61, 11,166.76 and 3,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.61, 11,166.76 and 3,001.05 is: 4,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.61 : 11,166.76 = 3,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.61/11,166.76 = 3,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.61x = 11,166.76 × 3,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.61x = 33,512,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512,008.85/7,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.51

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