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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.68, 11,167.08 and 3,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.68, 11,167.08 and 3,981.12 is: 5,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.68 : 11,167.08 = 3,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.68/11,167.08 = 3,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.68x = 11,167.08 × 3,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.68x = 44,457,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457,485.53/7,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.71

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