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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.85, 11,169.71 and 2,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.85, 11,169.71 and 2,765.27 is: 4,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.85 : 11,169.71 = 2,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.85/11,169.71 = 2,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.85x = 11,169.71 × 2,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.85x = 30,887,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,887,194.30/7,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.80

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