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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.73, 11,159.33 and 2,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.73, 11,159.33 and 2,512.67 is: 3,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.73 : 11,159.33 = 2,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.73/11,159.33 = 2,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.73x = 11,159.33 × 2,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.73x = 28,039,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039,645.35/7,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.38

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