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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.80, 11,168.88 and 2,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.80, 11,168.88 and 2,514.12 is: 3,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.80 : 11,168.88 = 2,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.80/11,168.88 = 2,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.80x = 11,168.88 × 2,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.80x = 28,079,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079,904.59/7,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.75

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