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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.23, 11,161.58 and 2,514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.23, 11,161.58 and 2,514.17 is: 3,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.23 : 11,161.58 = 2,514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.23/11,161.58 = 2,514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.23x = 11,161.58 × 2,514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.23x = 28,062,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,041.21/7,446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.63

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