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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,446.79, 11,168.34 and 2,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,446.79, 11,168.34 and 2,516.32 is: 3,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,446.79 : 11,168.34 = 2,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,446.79/11,168.34 = 2,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,446.79x = 11,168.34 × 2,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,446.79x = 28,103,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,117.31/7,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.86

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