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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.68, 11,169.84 and 3,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.68, 11,169.84 and 3,066.24 is: 4,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.68 : 11,169.84 = 3,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.68/11,169.84 = 3,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.68x = 11,169.84 × 3,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.68x = 34,249,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,410.20/7,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.90

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