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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.62, 11,162.34 and 2,513.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.62, 11,162.34 and 2,513.79 is: 3,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.62 : 11,162.34 = 2,513.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.62/11,162.34 = 2,513.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.62x = 11,162.34 × 2,513.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.62x = 28,059,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059,778.67/7,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.14

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