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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.90, 11,168.57 and 2,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.90, 11,168.57 and 2,514.84 is: 3,772.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.90 : 11,168.57 = 2,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.90/11,168.57 = 2,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.90x = 11,168.57 × 2,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.90x = 28,087,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,166.58/7,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.67

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