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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,444.96, 11,167.62 and 3,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,444.96, 11,167.62 and 3,062.44 is: 4,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,444.96 : 11,167.62 = 3,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,444.96/11,167.62 = 3,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,444.96x = 11,167.62 × 3,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,444.96x = 34,200,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,166.19/7,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.73

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