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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.54, 11,167.97 and 2,516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.54, 11,167.97 and 2,516.07 is: 3,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.54 : 11,167.97 = 2,516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.54/11,167.97 = 2,516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.54x = 11,167.97 × 2,516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.54x = 28,099,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099,381.70/7,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.48

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