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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.74, 11,171.60 and 1,901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.74, 11,171.60 and 1,901.09 is: 2,851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.74 : 11,171.60 = 1,901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.74/11,171.60 = 1,901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.74x = 11,171.60 × 1,901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.74x = 21,238,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238,161.19/7,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.62

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