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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.65, 11,168.27 and 2,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.65, 11,168.27 and 2,514.33 is: 3,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.65 : 11,168.27 = 2,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.65/11,168.27 = 2,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.65x = 11,168.27 × 2,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.65x = 28,080,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080,713.17/7,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.93

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