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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.24, 11,168.27 and 1,898.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.24, 11,168.27 and 1,898.63 is: 2,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.24 : 11,168.27 = 1,898.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.24/11,168.27 = 1,898.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.24x = 11,168.27 × 1,898.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.24x = 21,204,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,412.47/7,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.05

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