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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.72, 11,162.32 and 2,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.72, 11,162.32 and 2,514.66 is: 3,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.72 : 11,162.32 = 2,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.72/11,162.32 = 2,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.72x = 11,162.32 × 2,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.72x = 28,069,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,069,439.61/7,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.37

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