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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.85, 11,171.21 and 2,766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.85, 11,171.21 and 2,766.27 is: 4,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.85 : 11,171.21 = 2,766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.85/11,171.21 = 2,766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.85x = 11,171.21 × 2,766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.85x = 30,902,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,902,583.09/7,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.31

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