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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.02, 11,167.80 and 2,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.02, 11,167.80 and 2,514.82 is: 3,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.02 : 11,167.80 = 2,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.02/11,167.80 = 2,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.02x = 11,167.80 × 2,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.02x = 28,085,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,006.80/7,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.32

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