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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.96, 11,164.83 and 2,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.96, 11,164.83 and 2,178.52 is: 3,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.96 : 11,164.83 = 2,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.96/11,164.83 = 2,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.96x = 11,164.83 × 2,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.96x = 24,322,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,805.45/7,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.02

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