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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.65, 11,162.72 and 3,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.65, 11,162.72 and 3,058.50 is: 4,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.65 : 11,162.72 = 3,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.65/11,162.72 = 3,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.65x = 11,162.72 × 3,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.65x = 34,141,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,186.77/7,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.00

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