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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.72, 11,166.88 and 2,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.72, 11,166.88 and 2,514.32 is: 3,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.72 : 11,166.88 = 2,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.72/11,166.88 = 2,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.72x = 11,166.88 × 2,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.72x = 28,077,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077,109.72/7,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.41

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