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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.68, 11,167.06 and 2,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.68, 11,167.06 and 2,514.44 is: 3,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.68 : 11,167.06 = 2,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.68/11,167.06 = 2,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.68x = 11,167.06 × 2,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.68x = 28,078,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,902.35/7,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.67

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