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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.79, 11,166.84 and 2,515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.79, 11,166.84 and 2,515.32 is: 3,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.79 : 11,166.84 = 2,515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.79/11,166.84 = 2,515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.79x = 11,166.84 × 2,515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.79x = 28,088,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088,175.99/7,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.36

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