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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.10, 11,171.58 and 2,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.10, 11,171.58 and 2,766.52 is: 4,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.10 : 11,171.58 = 2,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.10/11,171.58 = 2,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.10x = 11,171.58 × 2,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.10x = 30,906,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,906,399.50/7,446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.68

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