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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.82, 11,168.91 and 2,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.82, 11,168.91 and 2,179.95 is: 3,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.82 : 11,168.91 = 2,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.82/11,168.91 = 2,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.82x = 11,168.91 × 2,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.82x = 24,347,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347,665.35/7,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.42

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